For Those Who Might Be Wondering Why We Might Be In Ukraine

[Fuzzy1975]

You know what that means? When America abandons its friends, as it very publicly has, China steps in. Trump didn’t just weaken NATO — he opened the door for China to become the new global power broker.

And you just figured this out???? Bravo...take a bow for learning what we knew years ago....

 

[ChloeTzang]

Worth a watch....quite a good summary of what's going down with recent strikes on Ukrainian oil fields.....What is important to note is that as the refineries are put out of action until they can be fixed, this means the crude oil flow has to be either stopped or pumped around in a big loop. If Russia turns off the pumps, the oil will clog up the system requiring massive investment as the thousands of km of pipeline becomes unusable. The other option is to pump the oil around costing the Russian economy while getting nothing for it. All sorts of issues LOL

 

[claude85]

Really? Did you post your outrage at Trump and Vance's little temper tantrum....? Well did you???

Zelensky??? It was Trump being the pig dumbass. You're nothing but a Trump cocksucker....


Trump won't show for an article 5. He's basically said that out loud a dozen times. You voted for this fuckhead. Just like the measles death in Texas, you own a part of the deaths of Ukrainians. God will kick your ass to hell....and I'll cheer it on.

NO ONE can trust Trump the clown any more. All TV and no substance.

 

[ChloeTzang]

NO ONE can trust Trump the clown any more. All TV and no substance.

Heeeeeey Claude, good to see you signed up. Welcome to the madhouse.

There are some very nice people here, from both sides of the spectrum, who I am sure will welcome you as they do with any newcomer. (That's a joke - no-one here goes easy on anyone LOL)

Just don't take the insults and vituperation too seriously. Enjoy them instead.

 

[Lazaran]

And you just figured this out???? Bravo...take a bow for learning what we knew years ago....

Chloe “Chicongo” Tzang must "think" that if they spam enough opposition to DonOld’s most recent disgraceful actions we will forget that Chloe “Chicongo” Tzang VOTED FOR THAT TRAITOROUS ORANGE POS…



Chloe “Chicongo” Tzang



Also:

We. Told. Them. So.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Chloe “Chicongo” Tzang must "think" that if they spam enough opposition to DonOld’s most recent disgraceful actions we will forget that Chloe “Chicongo” Tzang VOTED FOR THAT TRAITOROUS ORANGE POS…

Nah, no need to forget. I'll just vote against Vance in the 2028 primaries and see what the choices are. Nah, no need to forget. I'll just vote against Vance in the 2028 primaries and see what the choices are. I'm sure DeSantis is much more sensible, but Ukraine-Russia should be done in 2026 in any case.

 

[Fuzzy1975]

Chloe “Chicongo” Tzang must "think" that if they spam enough opposition to DonOld’s most recent disgraceful actions we will forget that Chloe “Chicongo” Tzang VOTED FOR THAT TRAITOROUS ORANGE POS…



Chloe “Chicongo” Tzang



Also:

We. Told. Them. So.

Not only voted,still supports. Though Chloe claims she won't vote Vance in the next Presidential election. But that can change, and I'm sure it will....

 

[ChloeTzang]

The 425th Skala Separate Assault Regiment cleared Russian positions near Udachne​

Soldiers of the 425th Skala Separate Assault Regiment stormed Russian fortifications near the village of Udachne in the Pokrovsk sector. The 425th Skala Separate Assault Regiment specializes in assaults on Russian positions and has been extremely effective in combat. They generally perform only assault tasks, and then hand over captured positions to frontline units to takeover and defend.

“The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that Kotlyne was captured, but this is a lie. The Russians have lost the village and are now desperately trying to retake it. The battles for Udachne, Kotlyne, and Solone continue. The Russians are constantly attacking, but step by step, the 425th Skala Separate Assault Regiment is knocking them out and taking position after position,” the regiment said. According to the regiment, the capture of these positions gave a significant tactical advantage in the Udachne area.

These sorts of assault missions are being reported more and more frequently along the frontlines, with Ukrainian forces slowly eliminating Russians and makiing small scale local advances. The lack of training of the Russians, and the intensive use of drones blanketing the battle zone, combined with detailed planning and the expertise of Skala Regiment warriors, all contriubute to the success of the Skala Regiment.

https://mil.in.ua/en/news/the-425th...iment-cleared-russian-positions-near-udachne/

 

[ChloeTzang]

Ukraine’s drones take 53 million tons of Russian oil offline, crippling 10% of capacity​

Russian repair crews cannot keep pace with Ukraine’s relentless campaign, which now targets pumping stations to starve even operational refineries of crude supply. Russian oil refineries are going up in flames as Ukraine unleashes relentless waves of drone strikes deep into enemy territory. With 10% of Russia’s refining capacity already offline and more targets inside, these attacks are beginning to impact the Russian economy. In Tuapse, civilian reports mentioned hearing over 40 explosions near the seaport and oil refinery in the city. Over the past weeks, Ukrainians have launched several more devastating drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and supporting infrastructure. Notably, Ukrainians hit a major oil refinery and depot in Krasnodar Krai, right under the nose of the main base of the Russian 90th Air Defense Brigade, even destroying several air defense systems during this strike.

In Volgograd Oblast, Ukrainians struck the main oil refinery—which refines over 14 million tons of oil per year—several times over the course of many days, along with the Astrakhan gas processing plant in the area. Ukrainians launched strikes far beyond Volgograd Oblast, targeting the Saratov oil refinery, which processes over seven million tons of oil annually. After Saratov, the Ukrainians struck the Ilsky oil refinery to the south, with over six million tons of oil annually, and the Syzran oil refinery near Samara, with almost nine million tons of oil. Ukrainians also targeted Tula’s oil refinery and the massive oil storage facilities there. Lastly, Ukrainians conducted a final strike on the Ryazan oil refinery—one of the largest in Russia, processing over 17 million tons of oil annually—for the third time this year, causing the plant to halt its operations once again.

Recent strikes on refineries in Volgograd and Krasnodar Oblast alone have reduced Russian oil production by over 5%. Ukraine’s success relies on mass drone production, with swarms of drones repeatedly bypassing Russian air defenses to hit major refineries like Ryazan multiple times. If Ukrainian strikes continue at this pace, Ukraine could disable up to 20% of Russia’s oil industry in the coming months, dealing a severe blow to the Russian economy.

The most significant Ukrainian strike took place in Crimea, where Ukrainians launched over 100 drones against Russian military airfields and air defense systems. To wear out Russian air defenses, Ukrainians deployed decoy drones, overloading Russian crews with targets and allowing the real drones to slip through. Then, the Ukrainians destroyed a Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense system and a Buk-M1 radar, creating a gap wide enough for the Ukrainians to devastate Russian military airfields. Ukrainians also deployed naval drones equipped with anti-air missiles and FPV drones to strike targets along the coast and deny Russian aviation the ability to fly over the Black Sea to intercept incoming strikes. Russians used helicopters and jets to help track and take down Ukrainian drones. With these airfields heavily bombed and Russians unable to use their aviation, Russian air defense was weakened—especially over the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, where Russian helicopters are most often deployed. This enabled the Ukrainians to launch additional drone strikes toward Russian oil refineries located in Krasnodar Krai and the southern Rostov Oblast, flying over the Crimean Peninsula and surrounding seas with close to 80 long-range strike drones.

https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/03...russian-oil-offline-crippling-10-of-capacity/

 

[ChloeTzang]

Here we go - I've been waiting for this - Ukraine's "Drone Line" Project

Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced the launch of the "Drone Line" project earlier in February, aiming to create a "kill zone" on the frontline with a depth of 10-15 kilometers. This initiative is deemed optimal for current capabilities, though the drone coverage range could soon increase to 40 kilometers. According to Ukraine's defense ministry, the project has two main objectives:

1. Permanent reconnaissance control using drones to monitor the front line.

2. Establishing a buffer zone where enemy forces cannot move undetected and where they will be targeted by attack drones on detection, thus enhancing the operational synergy between drones and infantry units.

"The project aligns with contemporary technological capabilities and strategic considerations—this range allows for efficient reconnaissance and neutralization of enemy forces before they pose a direct threat to Ukrainian positions," Rozhkov stated ahead of the IDEX exhibition in the UAE. For the project to come to fruition, a substantial number of drones is essential. Ukrainian manufacturers are currently capable of producing up to 2,500 heavy UAVs monthly and 4,000 small drones daily.

"The drone line," promised the head of the military department of the Kiev regime, "will scale the most effective unmanned systems in the ground forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (GPSU). The project combines infantry units and UAV units into a "single strike system". It is designed to form a destruction zone with a depth of 10-15 kilometers, where the enemy will not be able to move without losses, provide infantry with constant air support and cover, as well as detect and destroy targets even before they approach the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This should "radically change the tactics of combat", providing an advantage to the Ukrainian military.

The first stage of the "Drone Line" includes five "elite regiments and brigades" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine:

20th separate regiment of unmanned systems (former battalion "K-2");
429th regiment "Achilles";
427th regiment "Rarog";
414th brigade "Ptakhi Madyara";
Regiment "Phoenix" (Brigade GSU "Pomsta").

As an example of such "efficiency", a high-ranking officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on February 3 cited "the defeat (of the Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system) literally two weeks ago to a depth of 57 kilometers," and also "Just yesterday, our unit effectively hit an enemy tank to a depth of more than 34 kilometers. This is FPV. Work continues on the systematization of various types of software systems, the development of tactics and the use of ground-based robotic systems. We have already started the process of synchronizing and developing the components of activities in the concept of defense and attack. And I think that very soon we will move on to the practical component of such activities."

Kiev's plans to create such a buffer zone of "guaranteed destruction" by means of unmanned aerial vehicles were announced even before the statements of representatives of the new American administration that Ukraine and Europe would mainly be observers in the negotiations between Washington and Moscow aimed at ending the Russian-Ukrainian armed conflict, as well as before the visit of President Zelensky to the White House last Friday.

https://uawire.org/ukraine-s-ambiti...and-combat-range-with-advanced-uav-technology

https://eadaily.com/en/news/2025/03...an-armed-forces-create-a-single-strike-system

 

[ChloeTzang]

 

[Lance_Castro]

The USA is fading fast.

Too bad.

 

[RobDownSouth]

Saturday night, a Ukraine drone was able to track an incoming Russian MOR ground-to-air anti-aircraft missile to it's point of origin; a well-camoflaged mobile Russian artilllery battery. Ukraine responded by sending a weapons drone to drop a single 'tank mine' right on top of the mobile launcher in retaliation.

Talk about 'Bang For Your Buck'!!

The single tank mine scored a direct hit on the battery. What happened next was the biggest single explosion of the entire Russian-Ukraine conflict. Evidently the launcher was surrounded by a stockpile of large thermobaric 'bunker buster' artillery shells, Thermobaric bombs heat the ambient air temperature above ground to 3000 degree Fahrenheit, incinerating the lungs of any poor sumbich close enough to take a breath of air, even under deep cover in trenches.

A recon drone a good 900 meters downrange captured the awesome explosion

Comrade RightGuide will be along later this morning to explain that this explosion likely means that Ukraine will likely be forced to surrender within the next few days, as he has done so for he past 18 months.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Drone wars.....just another illustration of how effective drone warfare is becoming

Ukrainian forces obliterate Russia’s newest artillery in precision strike​

ZSU Special Forces, operating with a “friendly artillery unit which adjusted its fire and accurately destroyed the enemy's target” destroyed a Russian 2S43 Malva self-propelled artillery system on March 3. The newest 152-mm artillery system, which Russia began producing in 2023, was discovered during an aerial reconnaissance in a hidden parking lot. The operation was coordinated by the SOF. The ammunition explosion also damaged an ATV used by the enemy to service the Malva.

The 2S43 Malva is an 8 wheeled 152mm SPG that only began to enter service in 2023. The first batch of Malva howitzers was reported to be delivered to the army. The second batch was reportedly delivered in June 2024. Deliveries reportedly continue since July 2024. There is no firm estimate on how many have been produced.

https://english.nv.ua/nation/ukrain...oordinated-attack-50494526.html#goog_rewarded

 

[ChloeTzang]

The Ufaorgsintez oil refinery in Russia’s Bashkortostan, which caught fire overnight on March 3, supplies raw materials for Russian explosives manufacturers,

The facility is also a key producer of phenol and acetone in Russia and accounts for 15% of the country’s high-pressure polyethylene production. Ufaorgsintez is a technological part of Bashneft-Novoil, an oil refinery with a design capacity exceeding 7 million tons of crude oil per year. However, the plant is not just another refinery, as much of its output is directed to explosives manufacturers. Analysts identified some of its key clients as the Cheboksary Production Association, the Biysk Oleum Plant, and the Sverdlov Plant. The Cheboksary plant specializes in explosives production, rubber-technical, and plastic products and is directly owned by the Russian state defense conglomerate Rostec. The Biysk facility is a branch of the Sverdlov Plant, which is Russia’s largest explosives producer.

An explosion and large-scale fire broke out at the plant early on March 3. Russian authorities deny an attack by Ukrainian drones. Explosions were reported in Ufa overnight, with local residents claiming a drone attack had caused a fire at the refinery. Russian emergency services later stated they had managed to extinguish the blaze. Authorities claimed that the fire broke out near an incineration furnace on the plant’s premises.

https://english.nv.ua/nation/fire-a...sives-materials-defense-express-50494569.html

 

[ChloeTzang]

Europe plans historic military buildup

The European Union is preparing its most extensive defense initiative since the Cold War, with plans to allocate hundreds of billions of euros to strengthen security across the bloc. The ambitious strategy, proposed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, consists of a three-part plan to enhance military capabilities and financing mechanisms. “This is a once-in-a-generation moment that requires ‘urgent thinking’ and a strategic rearmament plan for Europe,” von der Leyen stated, emphasizing the need for immediate action.

The EU’s new security framework will take shape during an urgent summit of EU leaders on March 6. Following this, Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas will present a comprehensive defense industry strategy on March 19. Until then, negotiations will continue to determine how to expand the EU’s defense resources.

According to Bloomberg, von der Leyen’s proposed defense funding plan consists of three key elements. While the full implementation of these measures remains uncertain, they outline a major shift in EU defense spending:

• Relaxing Fiscal Rules for Defense Spending – EU member states would be allowed to increase defense budgets without these expenditures contributing to budget deficit calculations. Officials estimate this could unlock up to €160 billion in additional defense spending. The debate focuses on defining which defense expenditures qualify under this rule, how long it will be in effect, and its alignment with NATO’s 2% of GDP defense spending target.
• Creating a Joint EU Defense Fund – A new centralized EU defense funding tool would be established to support joint investments in air defense systems, long-range strike capabilities, missile production, drones, and military artificial intelligence. Some EU officials and member states advocate for common borrowing, but this remains a divisive issue within the bloc.
• Easing Investment Restrictions for the European Investment Bank (EIB) – Currently, the EIB can only finance dual-use goods. The proposed changes would enable the bank to fund purely military projects, opening new financial channels, including support from private banks.
• In addition to these measures, von der Leyen has suggested repurposing unspent EU funds, including those initially allocated for post-COVID-19 recovery efforts.

https://defence-blog.com/europe-plans-historic-military-buildup/

 

[ChloeTzang]

Russia’s BMP-2: a death trap for troops

Interestimg little article on deficiencies in the design of those old Russian APC's

https://defence-blog.com/russias-bmp-2-a-death-trap-for-troops/

 

[ChloeTzang]

Ukraine will receive over 5,000 LMM interceptor missiles and associated RapidRanger launchers worth £1.6 billion from the United Kingdom as part of the mega project LMM-RapidRanger. The LMM (Lightweight Multirole Missile) is a modern British interceptor missile specifically adapted to counter Shahed-type drones. This agreement is one of the largest in Ukraine’s history in the field of security and defense. The £1.6 billion project aims to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense by 2030 and is financed through a loan guaranteed by the UK Export Finance (UKEF) agency.

 

[ChloeTzang]

 

[Buffalogurl]

Europe plans historic military buildup

The European Union is preparing its most extensive defense initiative since the Cold War, with plans to allocate hundreds of billions of euros to strengthen security across the bloc. The ambitious strategy, proposed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, consists of a three-part plan to enhance military capabilities and financing mechanisms. “This is a once-in-a-generation moment that requires ‘urgent thinking’ and a strategic rearmament plan for Europe,” von der Leyen stated, emphasizing the need for immediate action.

The EU’s new security framework will take shape during an urgent summit of EU leaders on March 6. Following this, Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas will present a comprehensive defense industry strategy on March 19. Until then, negotiations will continue to determine how to expand the EU’s defense resources.

According to Bloomberg, von der Leyen’s proposed defense funding plan consists of three key elements. While the full implementation of these measures remains uncertain, they outline a major shift in EU defense spending:

• Relaxing Fiscal Rules for Defense Spending – EU member states would be allowed to increase defense budgets without these expenditures contributing to budget deficit calculations. Officials estimate this could unlock up to €160 billion in additional defense spending. The debate focuses on defining which defense expenditures qualify under this rule, how long it will be in effect, and its alignment with NATO’s 2% of GDP defense spending target.
• Creating a Joint EU Defense Fund – A new centralized EU defense funding tool would be established to support joint investments in air defense systems, long-range strike capabilities, missile production, drones, and military artificial intelligence. Some EU officials and member states advocate for common borrowing, but this remains a divisive issue within the bloc.
• Easing Investment Restrictions for the European Investment Bank (EIB) – Currently, the EIB can only finance dual-use goods. The proposed changes would enable the bank to fund purely military projects, opening new financial channels, including support from private banks.
• In addition to these measures, von der Leyen has suggested repurposing unspent EU funds, including those initially allocated for post-COVID-19 recovery efforts.

https://defence-blog.com/europe-plans-historic-military-buildup/
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Apparently there has been a change of heart amongst British French and the Germany and this is great especially for America (we won't be pissing money and lives away) of them are going to give Zelensky anything he needs. Looks as the British will have boots on the ground as will the French and Germany.....
Last night it was revealed that Zelensky and the British had made a deal regarding the mining and mineral rights. all of this happened BEFORE the meeting in the oval office.... the little napoleon tried to fuck the American people that's why the little turd would not make the mineral deal. Zelensky just sold his people out to the British/monarchy making them slaves to the crown for the next 100 years.......told you ChloeTzang, this would transpire..... I'm sorry for your people......
I was also told the French over the last week or so have moved a number of their nuclear weapons into Ukraine to be used against the Russians, yes Zelensky now has nukes, not some jury rigged dirty bomb, real thermonuclear weapons

The Don knows this and had told the little napoleon "your gambling with world war three" to anyone listening the Don told the world Zelensky was in possession of nukes, French nukes.... the Russians know this as well my suggestion is anyone live in Paris might make a few preps looks to be the French might receive a sunburn
In the coming days before it's over with, western Europe will resemble the surface of the moon uninhabitable for a thousand years ...... sow the wind reap the whirlwind ........ gee it'll be just awful when the Russians nuke the royal palace erasing the British monarchy, just awful I say just awful......
One more item after stabbing America in the back over the mineral deal the British had the fucking audacity to demand the American back stop the new coalition.... fuk you Stamer and fuk nato... we want no part in your demise.... if you want a BMW ya might order it in the next few days

 

[Fuzzy1975]

Apparently there has been a change of heart amongst British French and the Germany and this is great especially for America (we won't be pissing money and lives away)

American's have not had any troop loses in Ukraine.

But you're correct about saving money. The EU is now making their own arms, fuck you to the American weapons manufacturers.Basically the last vestige of American dominance in manufacturing.

Britain was once the worlds dominant force, they too succumbed to their own idiocy, just like the US is today. You'll once look back at the good old days when American influence was a "thing". *chuckles*

 

[tommietoes]

Fuzzy1975 - What are your sources? Checked and verified by reputatable agencies?

 

[Buffalogurl]

American's have not had any troop loses in Ukraine.

But you're correct about saving money. The EU is now making their own arms, fuck you to the American weapons manufacturers.Basically the last vestige of American dominance in manufacturing.

Britain was once the worlds dominant force, they too succumbed to their own idiocy, just like the US is today. You'll once look back at the good old days when American influence was a "thing". *chuckles*

Welp fuzzy, the European government gets the money from the taxpayers so basically the EU is stealing the money from it own people to line the pockets of the filthy billionaires fuck'em they'll be slaves for a very long time

 

[Fuzzy1975]

Fuzzy1975 - What are your sources? Checked and verified by reputatable agencies?

https://www.cfr.org/article/where-are-us-forces-deployed-europe
https://www.state.gov/bureau-of-pol...2025/01/u-s-security-cooperation-with-ukraine
https://www.reuters.com/world/europ...an-arms-industry-war-economy-mode-2024-03-04/
https://defence-industry-space.ec.e...ng-ramp-ammunition-production-2-2024-03-15_en
https://www.britannica.com/summary/Decline-of-the-British-Empire

 

[Fuzzy1975]

Welp fuzzy, the European government gets the money from the taxpayers so basically the EU is stealing the money from it own people to line the pockets of the filthy billionaires fuck'em they'll be slaves for a very long time

So what, they seem to care more about not getting killed by Russians than saving a few bucks. The tax savings is an American thing.