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TexasTowelie

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Wed May 13, 2026, 07:02 PM Yesterday

Putin's "Great Power" is literally overflowing with sewage - Break the Fake - TVP WORLD



As Russian strategic bombers continue to launch strikes against Ukraine, the city of Engels — home to one of Russia's most important air bases — is facing a crisis of its own. Following heavy flooding and infrastructure failures, local authorities declared a state of emergency when the city's sewer system reportedly collapsed, affecting hundreds of thousands of residents. Meanwhile, cities like Omsk are pouring resources into military production while struggling with deteriorating roads, public services, and basic infrastructure. In a new episode of Break the Fake, Jonasz Rewiński takes a look at the situations in Engels and Omsk and the state of Russian infrastructure in general. He also explains why more Russians are beginning to question where the country's resources are really going.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:07 - "Putin Among the People" – another episode of Russian propaganda
02:02 - How propaganda selects a “random passersby”
02:45 - Sewage system collapse in Engels
05:56 - Infrastructure failure in Omsk
08:27 - Missile costs vs. road repair costs
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