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Tomconroy

(7,611 posts) Mon Jul 4, 2022, 08:48 AM Jul 2022

A thread on the importance of Ukraine's current Kherson offensive.

A Saratoga moment?

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A thread on the importance of Ukraine's current Kherson offensive. (Original Post) Tomconroy Jul 2022 OP

I've read otherwise ...... Lovie777 Jul 2022 #1

He's talking about the possibility of waning support in the West. Tomconroy Jul 2022 #2

I'm pretty sure the Intelligence Community has advised Ukraine very well . ... Lovie777 Jul 2022 #3

Lovie777

(12,278 posts)

1. I've read otherwise ......

Reply to Tomconroy (Original post)

Mon Jul 4, 2022, 08:56 AM

Jul 2022

Also I read that RF is desperate for fighters since they are running thin.

So holding on the Donbas may not last long. One of the main purpose of staying in particular areas for UA is to wear RF thin to absolute nothing. The conditions for the RF are deplorable, good.

Tomconroy

(7,611 posts)

2. He's talking about the possibility of waning support in the West.

Reply to Lovie777 (Reply #1)

Mon Jul 4, 2022, 09:21 AM

Jul 2022

The surrender monkeys were out in force in the NY Times today.

Lovie777

(12,278 posts)

3. I'm pretty sure the Intelligence Community has advised Ukraine very well . ...