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17. Not just one

Fri Aug 18, 2023, 02:08 AM

Aug 2023

They are receiving support from NK, Iran, and I dont see much reason to think they aren't getting support from China.

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U.S. intelligence says Ukraine will fail to meet offensive's key goal [View all] former9thward Aug 2023 OP

Sorry to hear that, but given Ukrainian determination and skill, wnylib Aug 2023 #1

This is the only attitude to have. PortTack Aug 2023 #5

I hope they're wrong. Lonestarblue Aug 2023 #2

Then give Ukraine some more US war tech now. OAITW r.2.0 Aug 2023 #3

+1000 ananda Aug 2023 #6

A couple of A-10's would be nice, or a high altitude B-52 LiberalArkie Aug 2023 #4

A-10's were meant for this type of conflict. OAITW r.2.0 Aug 2023 #9

They are not viable without air superiority, which Ukrainians do not have. Happy Hoosier Aug 2023 #20

Screw the un-named. Nt BootinUp Aug 2023 #7

I believed this US assessment is defeatist unc70 Aug 2023 #8

+1 BootinUp Aug 2023 #12

Exactly. A few miles outside the city is in artillery range NickB79 Aug 2023 #14

Same PortTack Aug 2023 #16

Do they really think this was going to be a quick offensive? tornado34jh Aug 2023 #10

Not just one quakerboy Aug 2023 #17

They took out the bridges EndlessWire Aug 2023 #15

several miles should not be considered an issue Layzeebeaver Aug 2023 #18

Does the USA want Ukraine to take back Crimea? flamingdem Aug 2023 #21

I doubt it. former9thward Aug 2023 #22

Article explains that UKR switched tactics in order to save lives Kaleva Aug 2023 #25