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drray23

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42. Ukraine is developing their own capabilities

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 04:10 PM

Jul 6

As a matter of fact, countries are now looking up to them on how to conduct a modern drone war. I don't think patriot missiles are the optimal tool anymore, especially to intercept drones.

The EU has significantly ramped up to compensate for Trump. I think Putin is toast and its a last desperate attempt.

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Putin Is On The Verge Of Losing Crimea [View all] gab13by13 Jul 5 OP

Militarily, he's lost Crimea. OAITW r.2.0 Jul 5 #1

Modern warfare at its finest gab13by13 Jul 5 #2

Now all he has to do is blow up the bridge. Historic NY Jul 6 #14

That would leave Russians INSIDE Crimea. Grins Jul 6 #19

Right. Ukraine is in a position to take the bridge out now Bluetus Jul 6 #28

And... Fiendish Thingy Jul 5 #3

Uh, they need Patriot batteries Chuuku Davis Jul 6 #32

I thought they got those from other European countries Fiendish Thingy Jul 6 #37

See this: Blood on Trump's Hands as Ukraine Runs Out of Missiles and Russia Runs Wild Amaryllis Jul 6 #40

Not for long..."Freya" is the top priority for Ukraine now. OAITW r.2.0 Jul 7 #69

ETTD not fooled Jul 6 #36

Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦 Deuxcents Jul 5 #4

I think it is more dire than that for Putin drray23 Jul 5 #5

This winter will be awful for Russian citizens. OAITW r.2.0 Jul 6 #8

May it be worse for them than what they have done to Ukraine. niyad Jul 6 #44

I think it will be a lot worse, actually. Russia will need at least 1/2 the remaining energy output for their war. OAITW r.2.0 Jul 7 #68

Best estimates are 1/2 million dead SCantiGOP Jul 6 #9

It is amazing what happens when you are no longer fighting with your hands tied behind you. state of stupid Jul 6 #11

YES!!! YES! YES!! Grins Jul 6 #21

Who is this walking zombie you speak of? ornotna Jul 6 #57

The guy that according to Stormy Daniels fulfilled "the worst 90 seconds of her life" and state of stupid Jul 6 #63

That's why Putin will throw billions at the midterms. yardwork Jul 6 #18

Putin is attacking civilian targets and UKraind needs patriot interceptors to stop the drones. Trump won't give them. Amaryllis Jul 6 #41

Ukraine is developing their own capabilities drray23 Jul 6 #42

Did you read the article i linked to? HAve you been following the recent attacks on Kyiv by Russia on civilian targets? Amaryllis Jul 6 #43

Thank you all who have supported Ukraine. 🇺🇦 oasis Jul 5 #6

That 20% reduction in refining capacity is what russia admits -misanthroptimist Jul 5 #7

Conditions Are Not Ripe On The Ground DallasNE Jul 6 #10

Personally, I hope the Ukrainians ask THE KING OF STUPID would he rather kiss a Tiger's ass state of stupid Jul 6 #12

It will be Grand when NATO ignores the toddler dave99 Jul 6 #35

Maybe we were wrong: maybe putin will be the one who flees his country--not trump. C Moon Jul 6 #13

putin better have his windows bolted solid MerryBlooms Jul 6 #15

While I would LOVE that; it's not happening anytime soon. Callie1979 Jul 6 #16

Right now Ukraine is leaving the bridge there so that ruzzian niyad Jul 6 #45

good point; HE could drop it to KEEP them there. Callie1979 Jul 6 #58

Actually, there really are not. Ukraine has been systematically niyad Jul 6 #59

If only Chump hadn't become president, we could have been a good partner to Ukraine FakeNoose Jul 6 #17

And we wouldn't be wasting munitions in the Persian gulf. Ray Bruns Jul 6 #29

Ahhhh...America's Allies Learn Not to Scrutinize TOO Closely... ForeGoneLegsBirne Jul 6 #62

Ukraine hasn't crossed the Dneiper to get anywhere near Crimea. maxsolomon Jul 6 #20

You misunderstood my OP or didn't read the part gab13by13 Jul 6 #30

Are you Jack Buckby? maxsolomon Jul 6 #34

True The Bopper Jul 6 #64

It's great that after 4.5 years of war, he is losing territory he's held for a decade. SamuelAdams Jul 6 #22

Ukraine has to take the remainder of Kherson first. OnlinePoker Jul 6 #23

Crimea is becoming an albatross around Putin's neck. Martin68 Jul 6 #24

If that fucker uses a tactical nuke purr-rat beauty Jul 6 #25

The sooner Putin rids the world of his evil existence, the better! Initech Jul 6 #26

And his puppet! niyad Jul 6 #46

Trump and Netanyahu both! Initech Jul 6 #48

KoKo comes to mind. niyad Jul 6 #49

Slava Ukraini! duckworth969 Jul 6 #27

Putin, Crimea river. harumph Jul 6 #31

snicker niyad Jul 6 #47

Fucking Republicans, made they ALL Burn. dave99 Jul 6 #33

GOOD orangecrush Jul 6 #38

Yes, BUT: Blood on Trump's Hands as Ukraine Runs Out of Missiles and Russia Runs Wild Amaryllis Jul 6 #39

How will they retake it? Drive across the bridge? Paaratroops? WarGamer Jul 6 #50

None of this is a laughing matter. niyad Jul 6 #51

what's worth laughing about is how people make comments suggesting impossible things happen. WarGamer Jul 6 #52

Impossible? Based on what assessments and expertise, pray tell? niyad Jul 6 #53

just tell me how... 5000 paratroopers? WarGamer Jul 6 #55

You made the statement. I asked on what expertise or information niyad Jul 6 #56

The same expertise that has delivered so many amazing and unintentionally funny moments. BannonsLiver Jul 6 #60

Ahhh, thank you. niyad Jul 6 #61

Maybe the Kurds will lead the way again...? Torchlight Jul 7 #65

At least Kurd involvement was plausible... talked about by academics... WarGamer Jul 7 #66

Wild shark attack in Iowa are just as plausible Torchlight Jul 8 #70

Ukrainian drone roams freely over downtown Moscow in daylight... Norrrm Jul 6 #54

These verges take a lifetime lame54 Jul 7 #67