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

[ChloeTzang]

Donbas Offensive Halted! 110,000 Russian Troops Left WITH NO AMMO!​

Updates from Donetsk.

Here, the Ukrainian armed forces destroyed a massive Russian central ammunition depot, filled to the brim with missiles and rockets. Destroying tons of Russian ammunition in one fell swoop, Ukrainians have massively decreased Russian fire support, and opened the skies for Ukrainian jets to conduct devastating air strikes on the largest Russian forces concentration seen since the start of the war.

The Ukrainian Security Service, coordinating closely with other units, used the first dark hours of the evening to deliver a devastating strike on a key Russian ammunition depot in the town of Khartsyzk near Donetsk. Precision-guided kamikaze strike drones successfully penetrated Russian air defenses, with the explosion triggering a massive detonation that rocked the surrounding area. Eyewitnesses reported enormous fireballs illuminating the night sky, accompanied by continuous, powerful explosions that could be heard and felt kilometers away. Based on the intensity, look, and sound of these explosions, the depot likely contained thousands of tons of ammunition for multiple-launch rocket systems and surface-to-air missiles, all meticulously stockpiled for Russia’s imminent summer offensive.

This massive blow comes at a critical moment, significantly undermining Russian preparations for their enormous planned offensive operation toward Pokrovsk. Russian forces have concentrated approximately 110,000 troops under the 8th Combined Arms Army, tasked with spearheading assaults in the area spanning from Velyka Novosilka to Pokrovsk. Highlighting the strategic importance of this area, as you might remember, the commander of the 8th Combined Arms Army, Ruslan Goryachkin, was previously killed by a targeted Storm Shadow missile strike only a week before. Clearly, minor media victories and photo shoots in the Dnipropetrovsk Region are not what the over 110,000 soldiers are for, with Pokrovsk being the primary target for the Russian summer offensive.

Facing such an overwhelming enemy concentration, the Ukrainian armed forces stand before the immense challenge of neutralizing more than a hundred thousand Russian soldiers in a short period of time. Consequently, Ukraine is looking for a more achievable solution and is strategically focusing on undermining Russian assaults before they even commence, making them inconsistent, weak, and therefore as manageable as possible. Targeting central ammunition depots, such as the one in Khartsyzk, critically disrupts the Russian logistics chain. These large depots typically receive their ammunition deliveries by train, creating a crucial vulnerability. Ukrainian cyberattacks have penetrated Russian railway systems, enabling near real time tracking of supply movements. Often, just minutes after Russian trains unload munitions at these centralized depots, Ukrainian drones, and precision missile strikes annihilate the freshly delivered stockpiles.

From major depots, ammunition must then travel to front-line units by truck, exposing another vulnerability. Russia frequently employs sizable convoys for these transfers, making them conspicuous and highly vulnerable to detection and subsequent precision strikes from HIMARS and drones. However, Ukrainian reconnaissance sometimes adopts a more sophisticated approach. Intelligence and resistance groups occasionally let ammunition deliveries pass unharmed, tracking their movement back to larger hidden bases, thus identifying high-value targets for big strikes that destroy a much larger quantity of supplies.

The recent Khartsyzk strike has a profound impact on Russian combat capabilities. Specifically, the destruction of multiple rocket launch system ammunition significantly reduces available artillery fire support for Russian ground assaults. Simultaneously, obliterating large stocks of surface-to-air missiles weakens Russian air defenses, thereby providing the Ukrainian Air Force with increased operational freedom for its jets and helicopters. These developments directly benefit Ukrainian defenders, substantially reducing threats and exposing advancing Russian infantry and mechanized units, now lacking sufficient fire and air-defense support.

Overall, as Russia’s forces gather in record numbers, determined to finally capture the vital town of Pokrovsk, Ukrainian defenders must remain exceptionally creative. Carefully selecting targets such as senior commanders, logistical hubs, and large ammunition depots is critical to degrading Russian operational strength. These deliberate strikes force Russian commanders into launching premature, ill-prepared offensives, turning their numerically superior forces into vulnerable targets easily exploited by battle-hardened Ukrainian troops. Ultimately, Ukraine’s...
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[ll74]

Who knew I'd ever agree with this douche.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1942283989600919701

 

[ChloeTzang]

Who knew I'd ever agree with this douche.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1942283989600919701

LOL. I just saw that too, and though exactly the same thing. Except in my case it was something more robust than douche. LOL

 

[ChloeTzang]

This is something that's really neededed. Seems that many Ukrainianian politicians, Zelensky included, don't have any real understanding of the Byzantine complexities of US politics.

Sadly, this move is a candidate for the "too little and too late" award. Zelensky should've fired the current ambassador back in November (once he knew Trump had won) over the stupid stunt she pulled with inviting Dem leaders but no Repubs to Zelensky's Sept tour of the PA ammo factory. That was a huge mistake - as was allowing Ukraine to be tied so losely to Biden and the Democrats in the eyes of so many. Biden wirked to make Ukraine partisan in the eyes of many Americans, and succeeded to well, unfortunately. Probably his only success.

 

[ChloeTzang]

 

[ChloeTzang]

Update from Ukraine | Top Russian officials are Dropping Like Rain from Windows.​

 

[ChloeTzang]

Russians pulling their own teeth literally - Do It Yourself Dental Kit sales are surging

Russians can't afford dentists, the economy is crashing and it's starting to show, Russia is nationalising companies to strip their cash for the war, airports have been closed for days now.....

13 of Russia's biggest companies have gone broke. There's a huge surge in credit card defaults....Ukraine's targeting of the Russian economy is working

 

[BabyBoomer50s]

Thread

https://twitter.com/x/status/1942516330252624129

 

[ChloeTzang]

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1942516330252624129

When the oligarchs finally get terrified enough to take Putin down will be when Russia is defeated

 

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[ll74]

The President asks Kaitlin Collins to tell him who ordered the pause in weapons to Ukraine.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1942632501538705496

 

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[ChloeTzang]

Good news from the northern direction on the Sumy region — following the liberation of the settlement of Andriivka, Ukrainian soldiers have now also expelled Russian forces from Novokostiantynivka and entered Kondrativka, where intense clashes are still ongoing.

 

[ChloeTzang]

A sudden upsurge in deaths amongst Russian Businessmen and politicians seems to have begun. Defenestration. Shootings. "Unexpected" death. Let us count the ways.....

Now that Tucker Carlson has covered Moscow’s grocery stores, will his next video focus on the surge in high-profile job openings inside Russia, which seem to be directly correlated with open windows?

 

[ChloeTzang]

I’m seeing a lot of posts on X attacking TACO's decision (hopefully he sticks to it this time) to arm Ukraine - claiming they “didn’t vote for this.”

Well, I did. I voted for strong American leadership. I voted for peace through strength. Supplying weapons to Ukraine isn’t charity, it’s strategy. And yes, it’s exactly what an America First President does. Here are just some of the ways:

1. Countering Russia Protects American Security: Russia’s aggression in Ukraine threatens the stability of Europe, a key ally and trading partner. A stronger Russia emboldened by victory could destabilize NATO, forcing the U.S. to spend more on defense or risk direct confrontation later. By arming Ukraine, the U.S. weakens Russia’s military and economy - sanctions and battlefield losses have already strained Moscow -without risking American lives. This preserves U.S. strength and deters future threats. Nothing screams "America First" louder than winning without fighting, and helping our friends defend themselves against aggression and invasion.

2. Boosting the U.S. Economy: Military aid to Ukraine fuels American industry. Most aid is spent on U.S.-made weapons, like patriot missiles, creating jobs in defense manufacturing. For example, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have ramped up production, employing thousands. This stimulates the economy while replenishing U.S. stockpiles with newer systems, enhancing readiness - all while Ukraine bears the cost of fighting. Relatedly, the cost is a fraction of the alternative. U.S. aid to Ukraine - about $75 billion since 2022 - is less than 5% of annual defense spending.

Compare that to the trillions spent on direct interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan, with thousands of American lives lost. Ukraine fights its own war, asking only for weapons and ammo and tooks to do the job, not troops. This is strategic outsourcing at its finest: maximum impact, minimal risk. No American lives risked or lost. For once, we have an ally and friend that's motivated, eager to fight their own war and win, and DOES NOT WANT our troops to die for them.

Critics might argue this diverts resources from domestic needs, but the math doesn’t lie—aid to Ukraine is a drop in the federal budget, and the return on investment is massive. It’s hard to imagine a policy more aligned with putting America’s security, economy, and global dominance first than arming Ukraine to the teeth to bleed out Russia’s ambitions.

**Also spare me the war-mongering labeling and the nonsense about saving Ukrainian lives by having Ukraine surrender to a regime that will immediately commit genocide and mass murder. I want peace. Peace is NOT surrender. Peace is a Ukrainian victory, and nothing less.

3. Reinforcing Global Leadership: An America First approach doesn’t mean isolationism; it means leading on terms that benefit the U.S. Arming Ukraine showcases American power and reliability, reassuring allies like Poland and the Baltics, who host U.S. troops and buy American weapons. It also counters China’s influence, as Beijing watches how the U.S. supports its partners. A Ukrainian victory strengthens America’s diplomatic clout, ensuring favorable trade and security deals. A Ukrainian defeat weakens America, fuels Russian and Chinese aggression, and will cause our allies to turn away from us and look elsewhere.

4. Moral and Strategic Credibility: Supporting Ukraine showcases America as a defender of sovereignty and territorial integrity, principles tied to the America First movement. Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s unprovoked invasion aligns with American values of self-determination and resistance to tyranny. By providing weapons, the U.S. backs a nation defending its people and borders, reinforcing America’s image as a leader on this issues. This also resonates with Americans who see their country as a force for good, fostering national pride and unity. America. Is. Exceptional. This is a core tenet of MAGA. It also counters narratives from adversaries like Russia and China, who paint the U.S. as hypocritical or declining. Failing to support Ukraine would erode this credibility, signaling weakness to allies and emboldening authoritarians, which could destabilize regions critical to U.S. interests.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Kremlin seizes businesses en masse to save federal budget​

The number of property confiscations in Russia is growing rapidly, further complicating the prospects of an already sluggish economy, although it does help to temporarily replenish the depleted state treasury.

Source: Bloomberg

Details: Experts report that the total value of confiscated property since 2022 was approximately US$49.5 billion. In the last year alone, the number of such seizures has tripled.

Of this amount, almost half of those seized are strategically important companies over which the Kremlin seeks to tighten control. The rest are assets in various industries, which are often sold to new owners, with the proceeds going to the budget. In total, lawyers have counted 102 such cases. Although this allows the government to temporarily replenish the budget and strengthen control over the economy, such practices weaken its stability and effectively destroy the private sector, the very sector that helped Russia withstand sanctions and economic blows after its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The authorities use various grounds for confiscation – from violations during privatisation in the past, as well as accusations of corruption or extremism to "protecting public interests", lawyers say. "The Kremlin is solving two problems at once," explains economist Andrei Yakovlev of Harvard University. "Confiscating property that’s later re-sold creates a new revenue stream for the budget and ‘reshapes the business elite so their fate is tied to the regime’s survival’."

Last year, the federal budget received 132 billion roubles (US$1.6 billion) from the sale of confiscated property, many times more than the planned 1 billion (US$12.7 million). Most of the funds came from assets seized by the Prosecutor General's Office, including the car dealer Rolf and companies in the chemical and agricultural sectors. Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said in March that he wants to maintain this pace in 2025. However, Yakovlev says that replacing experienced private owners with people whose success depends solely on state support inevitably reduces the efficiency of the economy.

Background: The Russian government has effectively supported a bill that allows the seizure of property belonging to Russians who have left the country and criticise the authorities: in May, the document was already approved by the State Duma after its first reading.

Talk about a one off. Eating your seed corn never works. and the inevitable result is that corruption and internal looting will soar, destroying and bankriipting these companies from within. The coming Russian economic collapse is going to be epic.

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/07/9/7520928/

 

[ChloeTzang]

Russian Soldiers Surrender to Ukrainian Combat Robots

The 3rd Assault Brigade seized fortified Russian positions using kamikaze land drones and quadcopters. Ukrainian drones seized a Russian fortified position and captured prisoners-of-war in Kharkiv Oblast. The 3rd Assault Brigade calls it the first battlefield capitulation to robotic platforms. Ukrainian infantry didn’t engage in combat. They entered only after Russian forces surrendered and the treeline was clear. On 9 July, Ukraine’s 3rd Separate Assault Brigade announced that its drone and ground robot operators forced Russian troops to surrender in Kharkiv Oblast — without any infantry engagement or Ukrainian losses. The brigade said this was the first time unmanned systems alone captured enemy positions and took prisoners in modern warfare.

According to the Brigade, the robotic strike involved both an FPV drone and a kamikaze ground drone carrying three antitank mines — a total of 21-22.5 kg of TNT. The FPV and the first ground drone’s blast hit a dugout entrance in the Russian position. As another land robot moved in for a second strike, two surviving Russian soldiers waved a cardboard sign reading “We want to surrender” in Russian. “The explosion with the three antitank mines — that was a very powerful blast. The dugout wasn’t fully destroyed, so we got the order to hit it again. We moved in, and they realized we were going to blow it up again. […] ..and they very quickly put the sign out,” one of the Ukrainian soldiers said. The 3rd Assault Brigade’s Telegram post includes a video file timestamped 8 July, featuring aerial footage of the engagement and the enemy’s surrender. Additionally, Ukrainian drone operators narrate the footage and recount the operation. However, the exact date of the robotic engagement itself is not explicitly stated.

The video shows an aerial FPV drone strike, a powerful explosion of an “NRK”—a remotely controlled “ground robotic complex”—at the entrance to the dugout, and the Russian soldiers displaying the sign. As recounted by the NC13 unit of the DEUS EX MACHINA drone company, a small reconnaissance UAV was used to guide the surrendering soldiers safely to Ukrainian lines. “Then the major flew down the Mavic (a Chinese drone, widely used for reconnaissance by both sides, – Ed.), we showed them with the drone — like, come here. [..] They followed the Mavic precisely and lay down in the ‘dolphin pose’ on the ground,” the military said.

After the Russian surrender, Ukrainian infantry moved in quickly and secured the position. The brigade noted that previous Ukrainian attempts to storm the area had failed. This time, however, the assault team held back while drones led the operation. Once the Russian troops were taken prisoner, the planned infantry clearing operation began — but was largely symbolic. The drone operator noted in the interview: “A clearing operation was planned there — we were supposed to carry out the strike, and they were supposed to clear the area. But it turned out that… that unit took over the dugout’s treeline in just 15 minutes. The entire strip was already ours — literally, and without any losses. You could say, not a single shot was fired.”

He said the drone-led engagement proved that robotic platforms “make operations significantly easier.” In some cases, they “even free the infantry from the task entirely.” “Our example proved that with robotic platforms, it’s possible not only to storm positions but also to take prisoners,” another drone operator emphasized. The attack, executed entirely by the NC13 ground drone unit from the 2nd Assault Battalion, marks the first publicly confirmed battlefield victory achieved by unmanned platforms alone — including the capture of enemy personnel.

https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/07...sitions-and-prisoners-with-zero-troops-video/

 

[ll74]

So for those suggesting that world war three would happen because of NATO, how does threatening to "bomb the shit out of Moscow" work for ya?

 

[Lazaran]

This is something that's really neededed. Seems that many Ukrainianian politicians, Zelensky included, don't have any real understanding of the Byzantine complexities of US politics.

Sadly, this move is a candidate for the "too little and too late" award. Zelensky should've fired the current ambassador back in November (once he knew Trump had won) over the stupid stunt she pulled with inviting Dem leaders but no Repubs to Zelensky's Sept tour of the PA ammo factory. That was a huge mistake - as was allowing Ukraine to be tied so losely to Biden and the Democrats in the eyes of so many. Biden wirked to make Ukraine partisan in the eyes of many Americans, and succeeded to well, unfortunately. Probably his only success.

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Yeah, the Ukrainians should have been craven simps and pandered to the MAGAt Putinistas…



What you’re suggesting is APPEASEMENT of MAGAt Putinistas, after decrying APPEASEMENT of Putin in a previous post…



We. Told. Them. So.

 

[Lazaran]

I’m seeing a lot of posts on X attacking TACO's decision (hopefully he sticks to it this time) to arm Ukraine - claiming they “didn’t vote for this.”

Traitorous MAGAt Putinistas or Russian / Chinese / NORK / Iranian bots.

Either way: FUCK X AND “LEON”, Putin’s “Voice In America”.



We. Told. Them. So.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Yeah, the Ukrainians should have been craven simps and pandered to the MAGAt Putinistas…

No - but they SHOUDL have been more aware of how the US political system works and had some advisors who could pount out that you don't just deal with one party but with the UNIPARTY.

Both Biden and TRUMP have used Ukraine as ammo in internal USA politics and Ukraine NEEDS to be aware of that, and the ramifications. They wereb't and it's bitten them big time.

 

[ChloeTzang]

So for those suggesting that world war three would happen because of NATO, how does threatening to "bomb the shit out of Moscow" work for ya?

The man's batshit crazy. Biden may have been missing a brain but at least his advisors, altho crassly timid, were sane. Trumps is just out to fuckimg lunch, if you'll excuse my language. He has guys like Pompeo and Rubio who can play the game, but he's gone down the Adolf route, and thinks he's a genius who can solve everything.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Ukraine has launched a devastating series of covert strikes on Russia’s shadow fleet, crippling five tankers between January 28 and June 29, 2025. These attacks continue to hjappen in covert ops that are crippling the Russian shadow fleet. If sanctions won't shut them down, Ukraine Special Forces will. These attacks are designed to hit Putin where it hurts. Money.

These vessels, including the Seacharm, Grace Ferrum, and Vilamoura, were hit in the Black Sea, Mediterranean, and even Russian ports. Each strike targeted propulsion systems, rendering ships inoperable and dead in the water, without sinking them.These attacks come as Russia’s shadow fleet has ballooned to 400–600 ships, facilitating oil exports worth over $610 billion since 2022. With 70% of Russia’s seaborne oil trade relying on these clandestine vessels, Ukraine’s precision sabotage operations are a direct assault on Putin’s war funding. The West’s sanctions may blacklist ships, but Ukraine is sinking them.