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Making a case for sending the Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine. I prefer the Gripen over the F-16 for the reasons mentioned in the video and one that was not: having the Gripen would mean Ukraine won't be at the mercy of the USA for parts and support. If a pro-Putin politician wins the WH, who knows how Ukraine will be treated.
US and Ukrainian officials reported on October 12 and 13 that they anticipated the Russian offensive operations around Avdiivka and expressed confidence in Ukrainian defenses. US National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby reported on October 13 that the new Russian offensive operations near Lyman and Avdiivka “did not come as a surprise.” Kirby stated that the US is confident that Ukrainian forces will repel these Russian attacks. Kirby also reported that Russian forces appear to be using human wave tactics, wherein the Russian military uses masses of poorly trained and equipped Russian soldiers to attempt to advance - the same practice Russian forces used during their failed winter offensive in winter 2023. ISW has additionally observed Russian forces using higher than usual numbers of armored vehicles in ongoing operations. Ukrainian Main Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR) Representative Andriy Yusov similarly reported on October 12 that Ukrainian forces knew about and prepared for the Russian attack near Avdiivka and that Russian forces did not form sufficient reserves to attack along the entire frontline, but only in certain sectors. Several Russian milbloggers claimed that Ukrainian mines are slowing Russian advances near Avdiivka, indicating Ukrainian prior preparations for the attack.
If I recall correctly, N. Korea can easily supply Russia with 2 years worth of artillery. This is yet another example of failed foreign policy. The status quo has been to lock North Korea up in sanctions and not attempt diplomacy unless they give up their nuclear program (which they know will never happen). Now we have no leverage in the situation and they can easily supply weapons to an adversary.
If I recall correctly, N. Korea can easily supply Russia with 2 years worth of artillery. This is yet another example of failed foreign policy. The status quo has been to lock North Korea up in sanctions and not attempt diplomacy unless they give up their nuclear program (which they know will never happen). Now we have no leverage in the situation and they can easily supply weapons to an adversary.
Looks like they can supply them to Russia, but Russia cannot provide them to soldiers.
Ukraine’s strategy of targeting Russian ammunition stores and logistics appears to be paying off as daily Ukrainian artillery fire rates overtake Russian for the first time since the start of the war. Ukraine has increased its rate to about 9,000 per day, while Russia has fallen from 60,000 down to 7,000.
Another interesting fact is that for the first time in the war dead Russians in Ukraine now outnumber live ones.
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