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The IDF says hello. But jokes aside, if the Ukrainians do dig in in those towns, have to root them out somehow, so I suppose it's not all that twisted a reasoning. Putin appointed a henchmen to manage or run the defense - https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/08/13/putin-appoints-ex-bodyguard-dyumin-to-oversee-defense-of-kursk-region-lawmaker-says-a86008 Although I do laugh at this - "Later, an anonymous Telegram channel claiming insider knowledge claimed that Putin directed Dyumin to “coordinate all agencies currently operating in the Kursk region.”

Gotta use those military acronyms to be a REMF wanker.

That's your idea of a "normal" racist ?

Wonder how common that is in FIBUA situations, thinking about it.

Grinding along in D4, nice changes to Rogue, I am being boring and sticking with Flurry though. Felt like reinstalling M&B, so I am doing that, forgot how clunky the UI is

Well Zelensky mentioned it, but didn't really seem to catch much notice. Ukraine released some PR that they control 1000 square kilometers, looks all of Sudzha as well based off video of them cruising through the town center.

Haven't heard anything convincing that the Ukrainians are making big gains, they may have gained more control in Sudzha. Still is a pretty foggy situation, but has done wonders for morale, everyone joking (er..I hope at least) about the entire oblast falling, reaching Moscow or this causing Russia to collapse (dimestore sociology on Russia for this last one). Saw two videos of Ukrainian APCs in advanced areas but they were being driven by Russians, I guess one issue with OSINT is everyone can do it Also ZNPP had a fire in a cooling tower, but oddly no panic from that, strange.

How many Croats did you guys drown ?

As an update, I now own a Ukrainian flag.

Mil bloggers are a valuable resource depending on what they say for sure, heh. To act like WarMonitor there were rumours of an invasion toward Belgorod, but nothing ever turned up confirmed. Everyone concludes a lot from one video, and that is throughout the war. Kofman was talking about this and says the Ukrainian force is about 10k, rather impressive. Still RF not shifting from the south, guess that makes some degree of sense if they can manage it.

No football yet.

France - Spain final was dramatic. Spain looks like they have it though

Yeah, F-16s aren't a factor here. I suppose though they have Patriots now, as well as the FPV drones they use as anti-air weapons. Still, recall discussions on the offensive last year choosing the worst axis, but may be they all sucked. German IFVs also in Russia too, Marder ate a Lancet when abandoned.

Got all the alts I wanted to, up to 70 in WoW. Quick going too, not even 2 hours apiece.

Wonder if they had done this last year how that would have gone (assuming they could have gotten the US to be ok with their kit being used) Same old story on other fronts, at least.

Have a week off work, so enjoying doing a whole lot of nothing. Will have to go teach neighbour how to secure a flag (once I learn), his damn flag ends up in my yard every other day

Indeed faith is all that matters. Rumours are mostly bull****, see anything that fool WarMonitor posts. POW haul doesn't really matter all that much overall, I guess. At least something is going on other than New York being captured 10 feet at a time

Not really disinformation, at least every place I saw had it quote the same thing you did by Kirby The BB article lacked the quote though when I checked, is there now thought - pft - https://archive.is/rzbT2 Funny to read but I suppose the US would have to give the okay regardless, Ukraine can't tick off the Americans when they need them for everything. Video of about 40+ Russians taken PoW, rumours are largely bull**** even on best days (amusing to mention disinformation earlier) - NOEL Reports had a hilarious "report" that a Russian plane was shot down but unknown where and what kind of plane.

Just a joke about concerns of sovereignty, never were any rules even with Euros crying about in 2022. Seems quite successful so far, this offensive is probably a better idea than the one last year - at the very least no trailer telegraphing it. People sure do get carried away with it, calling for nukes or some left hook to cut off the Russians in the south. Although, if Russia were to nuke their own soil, wonder how that'd play out. Also funny is the US asking for an explanation - I guess they still can't use US gear in Russia proper

Because gamers are discerning and intelligent people.

Which I didn't say it did. But whatever. I am curious how Ukraine will try to gin up support in Africa elsewhere though. Ukraine making gains in this, well I guess it's an offensive now, captured Sudzha People getting ahead of themselves with ideas they'll seize Kursk NPP or something more grandiose.

Who said they spoke for all? Ukraine hasn't won African nations over yet, clearly they feel a need for it (opinions of Podoliak aside). Three are annoyed with them, so just looks like a poor start. Surprised not heard a peep about this Kursk advance in the news here. Maybe waiting to report on success.

Niger cut off relations, Senegal next maybe. https://www.reuters.com/world/niger-cuts-ties-with-ukraine-over-comments-mali-wagner-attack-2024-08-06/ For whatever that's worth

Another incursion, Kursk this time. Using Strykers as well. Guess it's to try to pin down Russian resources, maybe aviation bait? Lee's thoughts on it https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1820892991067754636.html