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Big losses for Russia – Putin critic considers Bakhmut’s invasion 'meaningless’
Russia announced its seizure of the city of Bakhmut. The criticism comes from within their ranks. Putin critic Igor Girkin deplores the heavy losses and calls the invasion a waste of time.
Bakhmut/Moscow – For months, the Ukrainian army and Russian soldiers, as well as the Wagner Group, have been facing each other in Bakhmut. The battle is considered the bloodiest and longest war in Ukraine. Now the city was controlled by the Wagner Group, at least according to Russian sources. But at what cost? A Russian critic thinks the train is pointless. He knows battle losses.
Bashmut: Putin Critic Thinks Invasion Pointless – 'Wasted Time’
“Bashmut has been brought home,” Putin critic Igor Girkin wrote via Telegram. „This does not excite me, given the losses, wasted resources, wasted time and an initial understanding of the strategic futility of this operation.”
Girkin also wrote about the battles of South Bakhmut for Avdiivka, Marinka and Ogildar that it was not a victory, but a bloodbath. The newspaper quoted the newspaper as saying that „the blood of those who planned and led the attacks is unfortunately not from the headquarters, but rather” the soldiers and officers of the front, the mobilizers and the volunteers. Newsweek Jerkin statement.
| Losses in the Ukraine war | Confirmed US allegations | the other party’s estimates |
| Ukraine | 15500 – 17500 | |
| Russia | 35,500 – 43,000 | more than 200,000 (Ukraine estimate) |
Girkin is a former military commander in Donetsk. He rose to prominence during the annexation of Crimea and became one of the leading voices of Russian nationalists. He supports the war, but is highly critical of the Russian military leadership and the stagnation of the planned invasion of Ukraine. a „Bloody circus with clowns in military uniform” is the war for Ukrainehe complained in April.
Battles of Bakhmut: conquest or not?
For months there was fighting around the town of Bakhmut. latest news in Recently, Bashmut has pointed more towards the Ukrainian invasion. Only on Friday, May 19, did Ukraine claim to have gained ground in counterattacks around the completely destroyed city. In response, Russia has sent additional forces to the front in recent days, the Ministry of Defense in London said.
On the morning of Sunday, May 21, Prigozhin, commander of Wagner’s forces, announced the capture of the city, which was confirmed by the Russian Ministry of Defense. “Today Bakhmut is only in our hearts,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday, and there was “nothing” left. Whether Selenskyj meant the destruction of the city or a possible conquest remained open at first. A few hours later, a spokesman for the president denied that Zelensky had confirmed any loss to Bakhmut.
Apparent Bashmut Conquest: It should only have symbolic value
But is it conquest or not? What is the significance of the city in eastern Ukraine? The importance of the small town has been debated for months—not just by Putin’s critic Gherkin. At first, the invasion seemed to open the way inland for Russia. Bakhmut is located near a highway that leads to the major Ukrainian-controlled cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk. Meanwhile, neighboring cities of Liman and Izyum were recaptured by Ukraine.
It is therefore likely that Bakhmut’s conquest had primarily symbolic meaning for both sides. After last year’s spring offensive, Russia can once again claim victory. So did Ukraine, whose last major regional success came in November 2022 when it recaptured the city of Chersonesos. It is also questionable whether the capture of Bakhmut would have an effect on the expected spring offensive in Ukraine. guessing no. Because there was always speculation that Kiev was testing the ability of the Russian forces to defend themselves in later battles at Bakhmut. Meanwhile, experts are baffling over the planned counteroffensive in Ukraine: has it really begun? (chd/dpa/AFP)
„Praktyk żywieniowy. Guru bekonu. Irytująco pokorny entuzjasta zombie. Uczeń totalny”.
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In exchange for amnesty, this allows imprisoned criminals to be deployed in the ranks of the Ukrainian armed forces on the front. According to Shuljak, this should only happen on a voluntary basis. In addition, those affected may have less than three years of imprisonment remaining. Dangerous criminals imprisoned for multiple murders, rapes or attacks on national security are not given the opportunity.
Deputy Shuliak emphasizes that before the operation is performed, the physical and mental condition of the prisoners is also examined. Before the law enters into force, it must be signed by the Speaker of Parliament and the President of the Republic.
Ukraine bombs Russian targets – fires and casualties
5:48 AM: According to Russian sources, a Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire in a refinery in the Russian Krasnodar region. The regional administration said via the short message service „Telegram” that about six drones were shot down, but the debris fell on the refinery near the village of Yurovka and led to a fire. Several tanks were damaged.
In addition, according to Russian sources, at least eight people were injured and several homes and cars were damaged in a Ukrainian airstrike in Russia’s Belgorod region. The governor of the region bordering Ukraine said that an 11-year-old girl was among the injured and was taken to hospital.
Great Britain wants to expel the Russian military attaché
8:38 pm: Britain announced the imminent expulsion of the Russian military attaché. In fact, he is a „little-known military intelligence officer,” Home Secretary James Cleverley said in Parliament in London. A military attaché is a member of the armed forces who serves in an embassy and represents his country’s defense sector abroad.
Cleverley also announced that several Russian properties on British soil that London suspected were being used for „intelligence purposes” would lose their diplomatic status. Cleverly also reveals “new restrictions on Russian diplomatic visas”, in particular limiting the amount of time Russian diplomats can spend in the UK. The Russian ambassador was summoned and informed of the procedures.
Russia rejects the accusations against military attaché Maxim Ilovik and criticizes the loss of diplomatic status for Russian properties. „London decided to justify its anti-Russian measures with lies,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in Moscow. It announced a „strong response” from Russia without going into details.
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„Praktyk żywieniowy. Guru bekonu. Irytująco pokorny entuzjasta zombie. Uczeń totalny”.
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„Praktyk żywieniowy. Guru bekonu. Irytująco pokorny entuzjasta zombie. Uczeń totalny”.
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Destroying the Crimean Bridge makes no sense? Warning of Ukraine’s attacks on Putin’s symbol of power
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The Crimean Bridge is a symbol of power for Putin – and a tempting target for Ukraine. But a Ukrainian intelligence expert recommends a different strategy in the war.
Kiev – The Russian regime warned of a „devastating retaliatory strike” if Ukraine attacks the Russian-annexed Crimea peninsula or the Crimean bridgehead again. The reason: There is speculation in Russia that Ukraine may be planning a major attack – on the occasion of “Victory Day,” which Russia marks on May 9 with an exhibition of captured military equipment. A simultaneous attack on the bridge connecting the peninsula to mainland Russia, It would be humiliating Russian President Vladimir Putin.
This was announced by a Ukrainian military intelligence officer in the British newspaper in April Watchman To: “We will destroy the bridge in the first half of 2024” The destruction of the bridge, which has already been attacked twice, is “inevitable.”
Now a Ukrainian intelligence expert is explicitly warning against destroying the Crimean Bridge. This is not out of fear of Putin’s revenge, but because he considers this a waste of Ukraine’s already scarce military resources.
“What will the destruction of the Crimean Bridge bring us?” Warning against wrong tactics in the Ukraine war
“What will the destruction of the Crimean Bridge bring us?” asks Ivan Stupak, a former employee of the Ukrainian Internal Intelligence Service. Interview with Ukrainian News Agency Union. Destroying the Crimean Bridge will be complex and difficult. The bridge was repeatedly damaged in previous attacks, but has since been restored. „It’s not doing well.”
Stupak believes that future attempts to destroy the bridge would be a waste of energy. Especially since Russia has now responded: it is clear that Putin’s army is no longer using the bridge for military purposes.
A Ukrainian open source agency recently found using satellite images that far fewer trains pass through the Kerch Bridge than in the past. Instead, Russia is now increasingly using land routes into the annexed areas of eastern Ukraine to supply the front lines of the Ukrainian war.
The head of Ukrainian domestic intelligence, Wasyl Malik, said in March 2024 that Russia would no longer use the Crimean bridge to deliver weapons. Trains that passed the bridge now transport only people and consumer goods.
In the war against Russia, Ukraine should attack other targets instead of the Crimean bridgehead
Ukrainian military expert Stupak recommends in an interview with Union Therefore, no more missiles and ammunition are wasted on attacks on the Kerch Bridge. Instead, the Ukrainian military should attack Russian targets whose destruction would be of greater benefit. Stupak cites „headquarters and depots” as examples, as well as air defense complexes, aircraft and airfields.
For example, if Ukraine destroyed a Russian S300 anti-aircraft missile complex, this would directly help Ukrainian defense: Russia could then immediately shoot down fewer Ukrainian planes and drop fewer missiles on soldiers, “meaning we don’t lose.” Any military or military forces.” Civilians. This is a great added value. This is also a direct effect.” Because they meant to “destroy Putin’s money.”
Experts recommend launching attacks on Russian fighter planes instead of the Crimean bridge
The Ukrainian expert said that the most important thing for Ukrainian defense in the war against Russia is the destruction of Russian fighter planes carrying high-explosive glide bombs. As a result of Russia’s use of so-called FAB bombs, the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka fell, which could now be repeated in the currently besieged city of Chasiv Yar.
The military expert warns that FAF glide bombs will penetrate Ukrainian defenses “like can launchers.” Therefore, Ukraine must destroy Russian combat aircraft directly where they are stationed or when they approach Ukraine. Stupak said that would be a „great advantage and opportunity to stop the Russian advance,” unlike the elaborate attacks on the Crimean bridge.
The latter, Stupak sees, are primarily PR campaigns “for Facebook”: “There will then be likes, memes and reposts for two days,” “But what will it bring us and how will it affect the situation at the front?” Decisive. (SMU)
„Praktyk żywieniowy. Guru bekonu. Irytująco pokorny entuzjasta zombie. Uczeń totalny”.
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