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November 9, 2025
Ukraine Open Thread 2025-261
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From Zelensky’s 880.000 january 2025 and latest Putin’s comments about september I would say january 2026 will have total AFU near 600.000. And january 2027 near 300.000 (clearly insufficient even for even holding the dnieper river.
A month ago, I read that Russia had 700,000-750,000 soldiers in Ukraine. I’ve read that Russia has at least a 2 to 1 advantage. Which makes sense since Russia continues to gain territory.
That would give Ukraine 350,000 soldiers…at most. I’m being generous considering- Ukraine monthly KIA’s, war-ending injuries, desertions, and insufficient forced conscriptions. I estimate Ukraine losses out number conscriptions by 15K per month.
I figure Ukraine needs at least 100,000 soldiers along a 1000-kilometer front line to keep Russia at its current pace of 20 square kilometers of territory acquisition per day. I figure the remaining 250K Ukrainian soldiers are logistics, plug the gaps brigades, officers, ect…
When you see the daily average of Russian acquired square kilometers rise above 30 square kilometer per day for a month…That means that Ukraine cannot stock the front line with 100K soldiers…Total collapse is assured with four months. Total collapse means big arrow Russian offensives and sieges of major Ukraine cities such as Kharkov. Total collapse doesn’t mean the END of the WAR.
Posted by: Fredrick | Nov 10 2025 19:05 utc | 201
Posted by: Jo | Nov 10 2025 18:56 utc | 201
If I’m Russia, I never trust the UK or US again, regardless of who is in power. I do not agree to any cease fire, at this point. I push ukraine until they completely collapse and I don’t think that’s very far away.
Posted by: Saint Jimmy | Nov 10 2025 19:05 utc | 202
Posted by: sean the leprechaun | Nov 9 2025 20:03 utc | 69 “Side note: I really am old” At last – some good news from you. Hopefully we won’t have to put up with your slavering for much longer
Posted by: Jams O’Donnell | Nov 10 2025 15:55 utc | 181
Well put. And the S Brennan | Nov 10 2025 16:40 utc | 187 response is silly. Perhaps they are all in Arseclown Coles’s clown car.
ts huge petroleum reserves. But no this arse clown has led the country into the disaster of no food on the shelves, and starving children. Out with Maduro and his clown car.The sooner he leaves for Spain or a local lampost all the better.Posted by: tobias cole | Nov 7 2025 21:36 utc | 111 When I read your future comments, “arse clown” will be my default judgement of their author. tobias “arse clown” cole
Posted by: tucenz | Nov 7 2025 22:53 utc | 149
Posted by: tucenz | Nov 10 2025 19:46 utc | 203
If I got the face right this is Russian war corespondent Yuri Podolyaka who is super reliable, so as someone here liked to say, “stick a fork in it, it’s done”:
IMPORTANT: Ukrainian defense capabilities are falling apart!
– 6 liberated villages in 4 days!- A breakthrough to a depth of 10 km with a width of 20-25 km.
This is what the Russian 5A group “Vostok” achieved in just FOUR days. All this has already been confirmed by the Ukranian monitoring resources. Ukraine is clearly retreating in a disorganized manner towards Huliaipole, also Kyiv is not sending new reserves to this sector. This would cause the weakening in the Pokrovsk and Kupiansk sectors, where the climax days have also arrived.
The speed at which Russia starts to capture territory is increasing drastically.
BTW Mark Sleboda made an interesting comment, according to him the Russians herded the AFU in the Pokrovsk area into Myrnohrad, concentrated them into a killing ground, which would explain the heavy fighting and why it’s the culmination. Also explains the assortment of TG vids of FABs blowing apart whole buildings there, the MoD herded the AFU into Myrnohrad intending to raze it to the ground.
Lots of focus on the part of the RUMoD, lots of disarray on the part of NATO.
Posted by: LightYearsFromHome | Nov 10 2025 19:52 utc | 204
Posted by: LightYearsFromHome | Nov 10 2025 19:52 utc | 205
Russia has previous experience from herding AFU to where they want to go. For example during 2023 offensive they herded AFU into the killing zone/field just next to Rabotyne, pinned them there and kept blowing up one wave after the other.
They also kept herding the AFU marines to land in the Krynky bridgehead, allowed them some leeway and kept hitting one wave after the other as British ‘military expert’ advisors to AFU kept trying same thing over and over again.
Posted by: unimperator | Nov 10 2025 19:58 utc | 205
Fredrick @ 202
Total collapse means big arrow Russian offensives and sieges of major Ukraine cities such as Kharkov.
Correct, few people realize, and it’s amazing, but since the Kherson retreat and the Surovikin line the Russians have been on active defense. Strange new kind of war, and the Russians are defining it.
I’m not sure of the topography but I don’t think the Russians can continue to advance on the squad level and in active defense once across the Dniper. How they can switch to big arrow movements with modern drone warfare beats me, I’m sure they have thought it through. I’m sure the Pentagon has too.
Total collapse doesn’t mean the END of the WAR.
I said a while ago when Russia started moving forward again, the more Russia succeeds in the SMO, the more dangerous the world gets.
Posted by: LightYearsFromHome | Nov 10 2025 20:07 utc | 206
unimperator @ 206
Good point, I didn’t see it then, it’s clear now. Gerasamov might look like Droopy Dog but he’s got his act together, and thinking back Droopy Dog was quite the puckish character. Gerasamov or someone in the Stavka has a damn good read on the USA/UK military mindset – if at first you don’t succeed try, try again, eventually your head will break through the wall.
Posted by: LightYearsFromHome | Nov 10 2025 20:24 utc | 207
Jeremy Rhymings-Lang @ 90 : It appears things are rough all over…
Russians Are Crying Over Spilled Milk
https://johnhelmer.net/russians-are-crying-over-the-spilled-milk/
“Russians are crying over the milk they can no longer afford to buy. The reason is that their income isn’t keeping up with the rapid rise in the price of milk, butter and cheese. Elvira Nabiullina, Governor of the Central Bank of Russia is to blame…”
Posted by: John Gilberts | Nov 10 2025 21:04 utc | 208
I figure Ukraine needs at least 100,000 soldiers along a 1000-kilometer front line to keep Russia at its current pace of 20 square kilometers of territory acquisition per day. I figure the remaining 250K Ukrainian soldiers are logistics, plug the gaps brigades, officers, ect…When you see the daily average of Russian acquired square kilometers rise above 30 square kilometer per day for a month…That means that Ukraine cannot stock the front line with 100K soldiers…Total collapse is assured with four months. Total collapse means big arrow Russian offensives and sieges of major Ukraine cities such as Kharkov. Total collapse doesn’t mean the END of the WAR.
Posted by: Fredrick | Nov 10 2025 19:05 utc | 202
when RF had to do with half that it had to retreat heavily (autumn 2022), question will be how much drone coverage AFU can keep up (and recent destruction of drone command posts says RF is starting to consider that a priority)
Posted by: Newbie | Nov 10 2025 21:18 utc | 209
IMPORTANT: Ukrainian defense capabilities are falling apart! – 6 liberated villages in 4 days!- A breakthrough to a depth of 10 km with a width of 20-25 km. This is what the Russian 5A group “Vostok” achieved in just FOUR days. All this has already been confirmed by the Ukranian monitoring resources. Ukraine is clearly retreating in a disorganized manner towards Huliaipole, also Kyiv is not sending new reserves to this sector. This would cause the weakening in the Pokrovsk and Kupiansk sectors, where the climax days have also arrived. The speed at which Russia starts to capture territory is increasing drastically.
BTW Mark Sleboda made an interesting comment, according to him the Russians herded the AFU in the Pokrovsk area into Myrnohrad, concentrated them into a killing ground, which would explain the heavy fighting and why it’s the culmination. Also explains the assortment of TG vids of FABs blowing apart whole buildings there, the MoD herded the AFU into Myrnohrad intending to raze it to the ground. Lots of focus on the part of the RUMoD, lots of disarray on the part of NATO.
Posted by: LightYearsFromHome | Nov 10 2025 19:52 utc | 205
200-250 km2 in 4 days is in the 50km2+ daily (deep state is going heavy on copium , 10-15-20 km2 is the most they are giving), and herding to suicide by FAB solves a lot of logistic problems
Posted by: Newbie | Nov 10 2025 21:24 utc | 210
Posted by: LightYearsFromHome | Nov 10 2025 20:07 utc | 207
False. The Russians have slowly and very steadily advanced. Certainly not defense. The world gets FAR more dangerous if Russia fails and is “defeated” in ukraine. Look at the complete NUTS who cooked up this disaster for the “west” and you’ll understand why I’m right. Although, I think any kind of “defeat” for Russia is now almost out of the realm of possibility.
Posted by: Saint Jimmy | Nov 10 2025 22:11 utc | 211
Good evening, here : https://t.me/infantmilitario/169987
Yesterday I received a message on my phone from AZOV to join their ranks and ‘Ptakhi Madyara’, probably they have staff issues.
They didn’t send messages before
Posted by: Sany Dnepropetrovsk | Nov 10 2025 23:23 utc | 212
The Duran: ‘Logistics Win Wars’
https://www.youtube.com/@TheDuran/videos
With Scott from Kalibrated
Posted by: John Gilberts | Nov 10 2025 23:31 utc | 213
Most Mad Max thing I’ve seen yet in this crazy war:
Russian army entering pokrovsk…
Posted by: LightYearsFromHome | Nov 10 2025 23:51 utc | 214
Louis@132
In Soviet Ukraine electricity consumes you.
Posted by: ArmChairGeneral | Nov 11 2025 1:35 utc | 215
Well put. And the S Brennan | Nov 10 2025 16:40 utc | 187 response is silly. Posted by: tucenz | Nov 10 2025 19:46 utc | 204
Especially silly for a self-proclaimed tough warrior.
Posted by: Poslan1 | Nov 11 2025 1:39 utc | 216
Jams O’Donnell@181……..you’ve caught leprechaunituos, there is no cure, you are fucked…….see you in your dreams………
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Posted by: sean the leprechaun | Nov 11 2025 2:31 utc | 217
here’s an interesting story
https://t.me/stranaua/216123
Posted by: Sany Dnepropetrovsk | Nov 11 2025 8:27 utc | 218
The EU recorded its largest spike in fighting-age Ukrainian men entering the bloc in a single month after Vladimir Zelensky allowed men aged 18 to 22 to leave the country, according to the latest Eurostat data.
In September, the bloc granted temporary protection status to 79,205 Ukrainians, a 49% increase compared to the month prior, the European statistical office said in a report on Monday.
As many as 650,000 fighting-age men have fled Ukraine over the nearly four years of the conflict, The Telegraph reported in August.
plus the at least 250000 desertions, clearly the message is by the populous the war is not worth their personal sacrifice…plus the 1.7m deceased injured,how many that have recovered are willing to coninue in the military but cannot escape?
Posted by: Jo | Nov 11 2025 10:17 utc | 219
Thanks Sany Dnepropetrovsk | Nov 11 2025 8:27 utc | 219, here is an English machine translation for those who may not have the opportunity:
Russia says it has foiled an attempt to hijack a MiG-31 fighter jet with a Kinzhal missile.
According to the FSB, the operation was carried out by Ukrainian military intelligence (GUR) and its “British curators.”
An attempt to recruit Russian pilots took place in the fall of 2024 through instant messengers and email. They were offered up to three million dollars and citizenship of Western countries for assistance in the hijacking of the plane.
The pilots announced an attempt to recruit into the FSB, and further communication took place under the control of the Russian intelligence service.
The FSB claims that the journalistic structure Bellingcat also participated in the recruitment scheme, on behalf of which the recruiter introduced himself (he identified himself as journalist Sergei Lugovsky). He tried to contact Russian pilots, offering interviews and then hijacking the plane.
The plane, according to the agreements, was supposed to arrive in Ukraine on the night of November 10. However, according to Moscow, Russian troops launched attacks with Kinzhal missiles on the night of November 9-10, 2025 at the “main electronic intelligence center of the Main Intelligence Directorate in the city of Brovary” and at the Starokonstantinov airfield, where they were allegedly waiting for the plane.
The FSB claims that the main purpose of the operation was an attempt to capture the MiG-31 and bring it under attack by NATO air defense over the Black Sea – in order to accuse Moscow of attempting to attack the Alliance countries.
Ukraine did not confirm all this.
Let us remind you that a similar story happened in 2022, when Ukraine tried to negotiate with a Russian pilot about hijacking a plane, but he reported this to the FSB and instead of hijacking the plane, a blow was struck at the Ukrainian airfield that was waiting for him. This information was later confirmed by the SBU, which announced suspicion to the former intelligence officer Chervinsky, who led the operation.
Posted by: Avtonom | Nov 11 2025 10:50 utc | 220
As I expected, India is the first to bow to secondary sanctions (once a colony, forever a colony).This marks, not only secondary sanctions wrecking Russia’s economy (already in very bad shape) but the beginning of the end for BRICS…
India Races To Replace Russian Oil With US, Iraqi, & UAE Crudehttps://www.zerohedge.com/energy/india-races-replace-russian-oil-us-iraqi-uae-crude#comment-stream
and another juicy news… Lukoil is going down the drain, again because of secondary sanctionsLukoil Declares Force Majeure At Major Iraqi Oil Field Due To New US Sanctionshttps://www.zerohedge.com/energy/lukoil-declares-force-majeure-major-iraqi-oil-field-due-new-us-sanctions
I guess a big hit this year in Christmas carols in Moscow will be Doors’ ‘The End’This is the end
My only friend, the end
Of our elaborate plans, the end
Of everything that stands, the end
No safety or surprise, the end
Posted by: Louis | Nov 11 2025 11:56 utc | 221
“Well put. And the S Brennan | Nov 10 2025 16:40 utc | 187 response is silly. Posted by: tucenz | Nov 10 2025 19:46 utc ”
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“Especially silly for a self-proclaimed tough warrior.”
Posted by: Poslan1 | Nov 11 2025 1:39 utc | 217
No you haughty asshole; Brennan had been given a death threat so he is well within his rights to respond to such atrocious behaviour.
Your unadvised comment only confirms your lack of manners and sense.
Posted by: canuk | Nov 11 2025 12:20 utc | 222
Луис | 11 ноября 2025 г., 11:56 UTC | 222
Maybe they are waiting for new contracts, the end of the year
Regarding the NABU case:Stacks of dollars marked ATLANTA SERIES 96 and KAN CITY SERIES 96 are official bundles of the Federal Reserve System of the United States, which are used only for transporting cash between banks — and they do not enter general circulation. In other words, such bundles of money could not have been issued to individuals at any bank in the world; therefore, these are funds from Western partners provided to Ukraine as aid, which were immediately embezzled upon arrival, without even being opened…
Posted by: Sany Dnepropetrovsk | Nov 11 2025 12:33 utc | 223
Odessa here we come.
“Huge continuous explosions are heard in Reni, Ukraine’s Odessa region, as Russian Geran-2 drones strike energy infrastructure one after another.”
Posted by: Republicofscotland | Nov 11 2025 12:37 utc | 224
When pointed out to Kaja Kallas a EU bigwig that Russia, then the Soviet Union – played huge roll in defeating the Nazi’s in WWII – and that China also helped – instead of acknowledging the truth of the matter – Kallas -accused Russia of rewriting history – this is the madness that the ordinary EU citizen faces – citizens of Europe MUST remove their countries from the EU in anyway they can – before this madness leads to an open war with Russia or China.
Almut Rochowanski (@rochowanski): “2 months ago, EU foreign policy rep Kallas said it was news to her that China and the USSR had won WWII and that only people who don’t read books would believe such an absurd thing. So deputy to the European Parliament @FabioDeMasi sent her a written inquiry to clarify and… ⬇️” | nitter.poast.org
Posted by: Republicofscotland | Nov 11 2025 13:09 utc | 225
This madness will continue – EU bigwigs don’t give a toss about their citizens – its only going to get worse.
Craig Murray (@CraigMurrayOrg): “The destruction of Nord Stream by Ukraine: cost Germany 2 to 3% of GDP, lost 300,000 German manufacturing jobs step changed European gas prices adding 40% to your UK gas bill and 25% to your electricity bill And the entire western media in unison peddled the blatant lie that Russia did it.” | nitter.poast.org
Posted by: Republicofscotland | Nov 11 2025 13:12 utc | 226
@ Sany Dnepropetrovsk | Nov 11 2025 12:33 utc | 224
Which of course forced the question: Why is this “aid” paid out in untraceable cash
Posted by: malenkov | Nov 11 2025 13:13 utc | 227
I find the last few foggy Prokrost mornings interesting. Drones are practically useless. Both sides move vehicles and men. Russia floods Prokrost with soldiers and supplies. Ukraine soldiers escape under the cover of fog. Ukraine tank enters Rodynske.
Posted by: Fredrick | Nov 11 2025 13:23 utc | 228
Fredrick @ 229
Ukraine tank enters Rodynske.
https://t.me/Novichok_Rossiya_2/33608
I’m seeing a lot of people post a video of a Ukrainian tank firing at Russian positions in the high-rise buildings in southeastern Rodynske, claiming it to be new footage and proof that Ukraine controls most of the city.
This is not the case. Judging by sentinel satellite imagery and weather conditions at the time, the video was recorded on either Septmber 30 or October 1, nearly a month and a half ago. At this time, Ukraine was in full control of at least 95% of Rodynske, and Russian advances back into the city came later in October.
The sentinel imagery shows that the high-rise building which the Ukrainian tank was firing at was partially collapsed at its southern end as of October 7. This section of building also happens to be the exact area being targeted by the tank, which is likely at least indirectly related to its later collapse.
Posted by: LightYearsFromHome | Nov 11 2025 14:20 utc | 229
Posted by: Sany Dnepropetrovsk | Nov 11 2025 12:33 utc | 224
I follow your logic but pls forgive my ignorance. Why would physical US dollars be sent to the Ukraine if it is aid? Why wouldn’t they just issue credits at major EU banks or actually send them all the physical hryvnias (sic) they have?
It really looks like it is just money sent to the bigwigs to hide and use in a black-market in the Ukraine (when the Russians occupy it ) , or overseas when they are on the run, right?
Posted by: Recently updated | Nov 11 2025 14:36 utc | 230
Trapped in a cauldron with no hope of rescue, Ukrainian soldiers start surrendering to survive
This was the stark reality for 25 Ukrainian servicemen from the 38th Marine Brigade, who laid down their arms after taking heavy losses
‘The only way to stay alive was to surrender’
Footage — The People’s Militia of the DPR
Posted by: Norwegian | Nov 11 2025 14:54 utc | 231
230
I’m seeing a lot of people post a video of a Ukrainian tank firing at Russian positions in the high-rise buildings in southeastern Rodynske, claiming it to be new footage and proof that Ukraine controls most of the city.This is not the case. Judging by sentinel satellite imagery and weather conditions at the time, the video was recorded on either Septmber 30 or October 1, nearly a month and a half ago. At this time, Ukraine was in full control of at least 95% of Rodynske, and Russian advances back into the city came later in October.The sentinel imagery shows that the high-rise building which the Ukrainian tank was firing at was partially collapsed at its southern end as of October 7. This section of building also happens to be the exact area being targeted by the tank, which is likely at least indirectly related to its later collapse.
I don’t doubt your analysis. I find fog fascinating and how fog changes tactics and cuts both ways. I wonder…who benefits the most from the fog?
For instance. The Russians gobble territory in the fog-bound Ukraine- undermanned, Huliapole sector. I figure Ukraine manpower evaporated in the Huliapole sector and most the frontline is manned by Ukraine drones. With drones sidelined…A Russian stampede rushes towards Huliapole.
A month ago… I thought, “Huliapole will fall at the end of the Spring.” Today, I wonder if Huliapole falls before Santa Clause delivers.
Posted by: Fredrick | Nov 11 2025 14:58 utc | 232
Brennan had been given a death threat so he is well within his rights to respond to such atrocious behaviour.Posted by: canuk | Nov 11 2025 12:20 utc | 223
Please, give us all the link to the purported death threat this tough warrior was given?
Is it like Trump saying “I like bacon,” and all the sissiers start whining “He ordered to kill all muslims!”?
Posted by: Poslan1 | Nov 11 2025 15:20 utc | 233
Posted by: malenkov | Nov 11 2025 13:13 utc | 228
Most likely theft and illegal bribes on a massive scale…. Almost the entire leadership of “ukraine” is most likely corrupt. As an American, I don’t even want to know how much money – legal and illegal – has been completely wasted on the incredibly tragic, stupid, and completely unnecessary project called “ukraine”.
Posted by: Saint Jimmy | Nov 11 2025 16:00 utc | 234
I heard it through the grapevine
Just got word from Moscow, Lavrov got my maps, it’s rumoured that they didn’t even need translation, apparently the bold red Crayola crayon circles were interpretation enough.
He showed them to his boss, told him it was simple, the issue is that Brexit country, not the poor conscripts of 404 minus 295, not much left there, eh, but boss is the boss, can’t look much past the front line to kill more Ukie meat……. it’s rumoured Serg said, screw this I ain’t going to the Hague…..not going, no way …..neyt!
Cheers M
Posted by: sean the leprechaun | Nov 11 2025 16:21 utc | 235
Posted by: Fredrick | Nov 11 2025 14:58 utc | 233
Yes, the AFU posted tank video from Rodynske is from the start of October.
In reality AFU controls little-to-no part of Rodynske, RUAF has been bombing their holdings with FABs. RUAF also controls Rivne, which seals the Myrnograd pocket and also supports their Rodynske flank from the south.
There is a steady stream of videos of AFU troops surrendering in Myrnograd.
Posted by: unimperator | Nov 11 2025 16:29 utc | 236
November 11 maps from South Front. Advances everywhere…
Military Situation In Ukraine On November 11, 2025 (Maps Update)South Front
Posted by: Saint Jimmy | Nov 11 2025 16:38 utc | 237
Think nobody posted marat’s latest
Lots of details on the fall of Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) and about the advances down south.
https://maratkhairullin.substack.com/p/brief-frontline-report-november-10th
Posted by: Newbie | Nov 11 2025 16:44 utc | 238
I think they used cash for bribes, even sending two million to Moscow. NABU started linking Umerov to the case, and he left for Turkey (to resolve prisoner exchange cases). A Turkish military transport plane, a C-130, crashed in Georgia after taking off from Azerbaijan, according to the Turkish Ministry of Defense. It seems to have collapsed from within. I’d like to see the Ukrainian government collapse before the New Year. Amen.
Posted by: Sany Dnepropetrovsk | Nov 11 2025 19:44 utc | 239
Medical attrition:
A deadly disease has broken out at the front: what is the reason
Cases of gas gangrene, a severe infection that was considered almost completely eradicated in Europe, have reappeared in the Ukrainian frontline areas.
This is reported by The Telegraph with reference to Ukrainian doctors, reports RegioNews .
The outbreak was caused by prolonged trench warfare, delays in evacuating the wounded and unsanitary conditions on the front line. Due to the active use of drones by Russia, evacuation is often delayed for many hours or even days – this creates ideal conditions for the development of dangerous infections.
“We see complications after injuries that no living medic has ever seen. There have not been such delays in evacuation, probably since the Second World War, ” said Alex, a medical volunteer from Zaporizhia region.
Gas gangrene is caused by Clostridium bacteria, which multiply without oxygen. The disease causes severe pain, swelling and blackening of the tissues, and gases form under the skin. Without immediate surgical intervention, the mortality rate reaches 100%.
The main treatment is wound cleaning or amputation, as well as the introduction of powerful antibiotics and oxygen therapy in a pressure chamber.
Doctors note that the disease can only be avoided if the wounded are quickly evacuated and the wounds are carefully treated. Any delay can cost you your life.
“War brings back forgotten infections of past centuries. Without proper conditions and medicines, there will be more such cases, ” experts warn.
https://regionews.ua/ukr/news/ukraine/1762881189-na-fronti-spalahnula-smertelna-hvoroba-yaka-prichina (via translation add-on.)
A sobering thought on Armistice Day, a disease associated with 1914-18 trench warfare makes itself known again.
Posted by: Jeremy Rhymings-Lang | Nov 11 2025 19:46 utc | 240
No need for Tomahawks, both cities were reportedly FLAMINGOed
Posted by: Louis | Nov 10 2025 10:25 utc | 150
And I’m reportedly the Easter Bunny.
Although it’s easy enough to bolt a small jet engine onto something with wings and make that fly … a full guidance system able to fly fast at low altitude, stay out of radar scan, navigate without GPS (all totally jammed) and hit a target a thousand km away … that ain’t something you knock together in a year, nor even in ten years.
Even if they do parade around a few props for the cameras … Tomahawk is one of the few technologies which could make long range strikes without easily being detected. It unlikely the Russians are fooled, and they haven’t bothered saying anything it means they are resigned to the fact and planning around it.
Posted by: Tel | Nov 11 2025 20:27 utc | 241
Posted by: Fredrick | Nov 11 2025 14:58 utc | 233
How long before some smart guy deploys a massive fog machine to the front lines…?
Posted by: ChatNPC | Nov 11 2025 21:21 utc | 243
Alexander Mercouris: ‘Defeat Worsens’
https://www.youtube.com/@AlexMercouris/videos
“Kiev defeat worsens; Syrsky admits Pokransk crisis; Zaporozhye collapse; Bizarre Kiev/UK MiG31 caper.”
Posted by: John Gilberts | Nov 12 2025 3:25 utc | 244
Russia needs to stop making back room ‘mini-deals’ with the US. ‘We won’t touch X, if you won’t touch Y’ etc. Otherwise this conflict will continue perpetually.
Posted by: Night Tripper | Nov 12 2025 8:24 utc | 245
Re: Kiev‘s military ?
we are seeing what appears to be Battalion size capitulations. Thats a tell. When we start seeing Brigade size capitulating; then its over for the AFU.
Note – back in Spring 2022, there were also Company and Battalion sized units that went over to the Russian side.
Posted by: Exile | Nov 12 2025 12:55 utc | 246
Artificial fog has been used in battle since forever. Grenade dispensers are routinely mounted on armored vehicles for self-protection, artillery has dedicated rounds to create fog screens, and sometimes troops will use diesel oil by sprinkling it over a hot engine. General Surovikin even has his own personal fogging device with him at all times.
Posted by: persiflo | Nov 12 2025 14:47 utc | 247
Artificial fog has been used in battle since forever.
Posted by: persiflo | Nov 12 2025 14:47 utc | 248
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In modern warfare smokescreens are little more that a security blanket. Scattering is dependent upon droplet size and longer wavelengths easily penetrate the haze.
https://www.google.com/search?q=droplet+size+and+fog+scattering+lwir&udm=14
Posted by: too scents | Nov 12 2025 15:04 utc | 248
Sanchez Effect: ‘Ukraine is a Major Money Making Operation For The West’
https://rumble.com/v71nhg-sanchez-effect-christopher-helali-ukraine-is-a-major-moneymaking-operation.html
“Christopher Helali visited Ukrainian Prisoners of War to find out their conditions…On the recent outrageous corruption scandal that includes people close to Zelensky…”
Recommended.
Posted by: John Gilberts | Nov 13 2025 19:17 utc | 249
Sanchez Effect: Ukraine (corrected)
https://www.rt.com/shows/sanchez-effect/627699-helali-ukraine-moneymaking-operation/
Posted by: John Gilberts | Nov 13 2025 19:21 utc | 250