12 Dec: Ukrainians RUIN RUSSIAN PLAN: Attack CANCELED | War in Ukraine Explained

[@RFU]

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[@s.m.1354]

Please don’t use pictures or illustrations of a nuclear explosion. It could lead to the incentive that Russia says: “the Ukrainians used dirty bombs or tactical weapons.

[@presbiteroo]

I don't understand if your shop ships to Europe, EU. I only see USA and Switzerland.

[@annashealthylifeeverything8583]

no

[@djentleman8116]

@@presbiteroo From the website: "Right now we are able to ship products only to the US, Canada (excl. Manitoba, Saskatchewan), Australia, New Zealand and Switzerland." No European shipments right now

[@user-lw9py]

so many damage in russia. russians should notice if they really win, such actions get even more because some get more angry. so best is russia go home

[@thenegociater3387]

I have never been more invested in a "foreign" policy issue. Though I am not from Ukraine, I firmly believe in the people of Ukraine to fight a just war. Ukraine impresses with its restraint and composure, while stunning with its audacity. Ukraine is more than a worthy military and economic partner for any international rules based society. How many countries can be listed that have taken on such odds on the open battlefield and succeeded? Truly, history is being written.

[@debeichmann236]

I swear,that if you gave the Ukrainian people a tea cup,a screwdriver and a basket of nuts and bolts they could build something fit for battle. I am always amazed and inspired by their bravery,grit and ingenuity. Glory and victory for Ukraine!🇨🇦🇺🇦💋

[@eltiobry3859]

There is only one thing i dont share in your opinion, and that is the ''just war'' statement. It is true that ukraine has the moral right to defend their country and people, but in my opinion, war is a catastrophe, both sides suffer, the only thing gained from this is for a terrorist country be weakened and ukraine gains the right to exist and be free. It is just too sad that a war needs to happen for these things to be stablished. Hopefully this madness ends soon...

[@terjeoseberg990]

@@SwErTiN777, We’ll find out in a few days.

[@entelin]

@@SwErTiN777 You may want to temper your humor with the knowledge that (if you're Russian) your country is fucked for a generation because of this war. At the end of the day the west will not allow Russia to succeed in Ukraine.

[@thenegociater3387]

@@eltiobry3859 I understand your point of view and I too agree it is regrettable, but I believe what you describe is "tragedy". You state yourself that Ukraine has the moral right to defend itself. I posit that to be moral is to be just. In fact, you might say Ukraine is morally justified in defending itself. So what you describe is the tragedy of a just war. War is tragic no doubt. I would venture to say it is the tragic circumstance of being attacked without provocation which is the basis of its moral justification. This is as justified of a war of self defense as one can have in reality. But in the end its all semantics. Or is it? Sometimes the rules of humans need to be tested on the battlefield because rhetoric is cheap. When pushed, Ukraine decided to continue the debate on the battlefield. These are when moral positions are truly proven. Morals are nothing if not backed up by action. Morality informs restraint and measured action over vengeance and fury. I think Ukraine has demonstrated both of these plentifully and dearly. In short, I believe war is justified very rarely. It is only a just war if it serves to reiterate or establish moral justification. I believe Ukraine is doing just that, and justly so. I respect your opinion though

[@petehale2020]

BROTHER: Im was an intel officer w the US Army. I must watch 75-100 videos a day. From a military insight and operational understanding point of view you far exceed the quality of anyone out there. You report on the key points without getting “lost in the weeds”. I save your video for the last of my day so I can share it with my wife so she can get a handle on whats important to the fight. Keep it moving forward. You are speaking a truth for all those who dont have your talent or opportunity. Pete

[@mrx2062]

Yes, the best channel for Ukraine war report.

[@michaelroark2019]

What I found important in the analysis are the maps and aerial photographs. He seems very professional. Truly the best report on the Ukraine war.b

[@soulrobotics]

Do you think the russian also see this report? If they do, is this report doesn't serve to correct errors?

[@Tom_McMurtry]

@@soulrobotics I'm sure they can as it is public, but whether the higher ups watch anything - perhaps not. As perhaps they would not expect to watch something so useful and detailed on youtube

[@Tom_McMurtry]

I wonder if someone might employ him after the war for this job. NATO or the states maybe. Or maybe just Ukraine to keep on top of the Russian border situation, and planning. He'd very much be worth his weight in gold, and also rather deserves a fair sum of money I think.

[@mihaifrigea5675]

Damn, I'm waiting for this report every night, like a story to put the children to sleep. Except it's not a story, but the harsh reality of war. My good thoughts to Ukraine! Slava! ✌

[@rymoe6299]

❤️🇺🇦

[@darlockus]

You are welcome in night owl club. :-D

[@volkerr.]

Me too. My wife is already angry with me 😂😜

[@phillipnewland2672]

Gotta love them Ukrainian Angels and Warriors, Defenders of Democracy and Freedom! GOD BLESS AMERICA , SLAVA UKRAINI 🇺🇲🤝🇺🇦🪖💯💪✊

[@AnnaLevina123]

hahaha, so true, a bedtime story. scary but often comforting knowing that the Good will prevail over Evil.

[@uribensh]

תודה!

[@RFU]

Thank you for your support!

[@smichtt]

Your analysis is like Himars: precise and going direct to the point. Thanks for this.

[@dirkknoll3795]

A rubber / tire / plastic factory seems to be a well chozen target to me (compared to a factory producin metal parts): - burns really well - hard to extinguish - needed for the war logistics - since tires deteriorate with time, most old machinery from the depots needs to be equipped with new tires - can be seen by russian citizens from far away for long

[@farnthboy]

And it keeps those Orcs nice & warm on those cold winter nights - everyones a winner.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Also, war vehicles use up tires really fast!

[@traumflug]

While this might be true, assaulting a shopping mall isn't exactly Ukraine's style. Not a military site, no obvious narrative. There are other options: - Ordinary criminals which released them selfs from prison by joining Wagner PMC for a couple of days. - Local partisans not for Ukraine, but for Russia. - No assault at all, just an accumulation of three fires by coincidence. - Putin trying to create a narrative for full mobilisation or something similar.

[@MB-xe8bb]

Smells bad too.

[@Rippy211]

I think the only reason you would want to burn down a shopping center is to do an insurance claim. Some companies are likely failing with all the trade bans so that might be one way to "cash out".

[@michaelhamilton7111]

Thanks from Costa Rica. Victory to Ukraine.

[@annashealthylifeeverything8583]

victory to Russia 🇷🇺 against Ukrainian nazis and the globalists.

[@bruceferry6229]

The handful of pro UA channels that are the best don’t compete against each other they compliment each other. They all have their strengths and all support and promote each other. It’s awesome!

[@MakeAllThingsBeautiful]

this is by far the most precise and concise and condensed, if this fella was a surgeon he'd take out exactly what was required in rapid time, no nicked arteries or need for general anaesthetic, you'd ask him what he was gonna do and if it would hurt and he'd seem to be ignoring you and doing stuff and then say there you go all done ... now just visit the online store!

[@bruceferry6229]

Yes he’s the technician , as a retired US Army Warrant Officer I very much appreciate that “however” I also subscribe to Anna from Ukraine for some cultural perspective

[@debeichmann236]

Absolutely,it is nice to see them supportive of each other.🇨🇦🇺🇦

[@MakeAllThingsBeautiful]

@@bruceferry6229 there is an Australian fella who seasons his daily updates with a fair old smattering of humour, he gives the daily losses and once a week keeps a tally of captured equipment but i can't remember the channel name, if want to know i'll find out tomorrow.

[@agnelomascarenhas8990]

Ukraine News TV

[@estherkisob9919]

This is the best analysis on Bakhmut battle on KZbin. The clarity is just amazing and appreciated. Thanks for such good work. 👍

[@Grumpyoldman037]

You cover events that no one else does. I thank you!

[@user-gf7kc5fc5m]

Reporting from Ukraine is a good channel to follow if you like attention to important details, a clear explanation of a situation, and a succinct analysis of the forces at work. I watch it everyday to make sure I'm informed. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 Heroiam Slava 🇺🇦 🇺🇦

[@thehitman8248]

Seriously, no one reports better than you, and there are a lot of good channels that I follow on this.

[@bonvoyage7876]

thank you so much for the daily reports 👍🇺🇦

[@bruceferry6229]

You’re the best! I don’t know what more to say anymore!

[@NomadJoe0323]

Glory to Ukraine! 🇺🇦

[@NomadJoe0323]

@Zlata_Saranova Well you should get educated as to what is going on in Ukraine then. Glory to Ukraine!🇺🇦

[@justinatest9456]

Peace for the people of Ukraine.

[@garyfilmer382]

Thank you for this excellent battlefield report! The valiant armed forces of Ukraine🇺🇦have been resisting the Russian attacks on Bakhmut since May, if I remember correctly. The Russians must have lost thousands of soldiers, and even with Prigozhin’s Wagner Group, they fail time and time again, only gaining very small areas of ground. The victory will belong to Ukraine!🇺🇦Slava Ukrajina!🇺🇦

[@traumflug]

I think they don't gain anything at all. Because if their mini-advances add up too much, UAF launches a counteroffensive and throws them back to where they were a few weeks earlier.

[@mrnobody3161]

Perhaps the Russian women will be the only hope of meaningful change, since the Russian male youth have been dieing at a higher rate after the Soviet collapse. Now more young males have left the country or have been sacrificed for the things like the payment bonus for the Wagner Group occupying Bakhmut. Ruzzia is going to have severe demographic problems.

[@CellGames2006]

They had 50,000 losses in summer, when they were reaching Bakhmut for the first time... now after a serie of push and pull, they are at 90,000 losses and relatively in the same place.

[@70mavgr]

You're a gullible, useful idiot. Russia abandoned Bakhmut in early September. The ukrano-nazis moved in and someone had the brilliant idea to stage 2 full battalions in there without countermeasures to artillery strikes and without the means to counter an encirclement. Now they have 2 options. Either evacuate or be grinded to nothingness.

[@EdgyNumber1]

@RfU, fascinating stuff. I can't wait to hear your assessment on the attack on the Kadyrov base in Donetsk region. Seems like it sparked off riots in back in Chechnya. One of Kadyrov's mates got 'adjusted' in that operation. Perhaps Kadyrov should be helped along to 'reunite' with him. _Slava Ukraini, heroyam slava!_ 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 💪

[@agnelomascarenhas8990]

Transformed from Kadirovite to Cadaverite. Not my original joke.

[@The_ZeroLine]

RE: Wagner Hotel Attack. It’s likely 🇺🇦 used their newly developed Vilkha-M, which they only have as few as two of currently. Unlike HIMARS, it has the necessary range, which is up to 130kmb(vs HIMARS’ 80km) and CEP of 30m.

[@agnelomascarenhas8990]

Suchomimus report has basic range of 70 km, CER of 7m, payload of 250 kg vs 95kg for GMLRS. Another extended range version also exists with range 130 km. But I don't recall payload. CER should be limited by GPS system.

[@NTraveller]

Ukrainians are more skilled with weapons that the Americans! Glory to Ukraine!

[@QuotidianStupidity]

The himars that Ukraine has is widely reported as being limited to 45km

[@ArnoldVeeman]

@@agnelomascarenhas8990 payload was 75kg

[@enpakeksi765]

@@QuotidianStupidity 45 miles, not 45 km. 45 miles is ~72 km, though no doubt the rocket can travel farther at the expense of accuracy.

[@roycc07]

Your report matters the most. I always look forward to it.

[@nowakevelyne223]

Thank you for the report ! Slava Ukraini ! Love from France and Poland 💙💙💛💛

[@Daveo1960ish]

Best Channel for tactical updates!🇨🇦🇺🇦

[@stacey_1111rh]

Hell yes Ukraine. This American smiles🇺🇸. Glory to heroes. 💪🏼🇺🇦

[@Dappdude]

Thanks for clearing up the situation around that bridge, I had been very confused why Ukraine would destroy it in the current situation.

[@walterstewart1927]

Excellent reporting, thanks so much!!! Slava Ukraini!!!

[@ruthslone2992]

Thank you! Your reports are essential viewing. 😊❤👏🏼🇺🇦

[@annashealthylifeeverything8583]

🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@Rolf-farmedfacts-supervisor]

Norway here, I read the comments below and must say I agree FULLY! We are witnessing history being written! The Ukrainian spirit broke the back of the genocidal, demented bear of the east! Heroyam slava! 🇳🇴🇺🇦🇳🇴🇺🇦

[@virgillorenzo8855]

Thanks!

[@RFU]

Thank you for your support!

[@jamessenyk9362]

Cannot state enough how much I value your analysis. Simple to understand, yet comprehensive. From Canada, wishing you speedy victory!!

[@annashealthylifeeverything8583]

you are living in the worst country in the world from a democratic point of you. believing all lies you are told. I bet you haven't read Twitter files

[@lolawants2008]

@@annashealthylifeeverything8583 twitter files LMFAO you mean where a campaign asked to take down already against guidelines 🍆pics & p🅾️rn of an addict who has nothing to do with the upcoming administration? Thx for confirming it was always Putin’s doing. Elon meets with Putin, starts questioning the war & manufacturing scandals. How funny.

[@Karpour]

Fyi, the building burning in the last picture is OBI, a hardware store. Formerly it was part of the German OBI chain, but was transferred to Russian ownership in August.

[@randyinchesapeake8129]

EXCELLENT video! Logical, informative, and concise. Well done!

[@vigilantobserver8389]

Thanks again for the SitRep! Your updates are excellent! SLAVA UKRAINI 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🙏🇺🇸

[@monsoonmadness3743]

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 Heroyam Slava 🇺🇦 💙💛💙💛💙💛💙

[@toonverberg1313]

Thanks for your thorough tactical reports.

[@volkerr.]

Interesting mixture with Bakhmut and the fires in Russia 😊 I love your humor

[@axelwerker4775]

Thank you for the update 👍👏🏻 Slava Ukraine 🇳🇱♥️🇺🇦

[@margaretlamb2432]

Thank you for your report. Good news for us today. Glory to Ukraine 🙏 🇺🇦 💛 💙

[@beakhammer2638]

Great report. Everything you say makes sense. From Ireland

[@russellnixon9981]

Thanks again for your excellent update on current events, Your reports bring clarity to complicated and cogently changing events.

[@jamesgarman4788]

Thank you again for a well prepared brief!

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Stay strong, stay safe and thank you for the daily excellent analysis 🇳🇱❤🇺🇦

[@raelwamwoma831]

I like the way the General brakes down each & every event with precision; Slava Ukraine

[@two-newyorkers7584]

Let me tell you something if the Ukranians somehow win the battle of Bahkmut this will be talked about in the history books..keep up the good updates my friend ...Glory to the hereos Glory to Ukraine🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@macguba3875]

Do we think the shopping centre fires might be for insurance purposes? What with Western companies leaving and the Russian economy going down the pan.

[@machtschnell7452]

No one in the west will insure them, so probably not.

[@CAPSLOCKPUNDIT]

@@machtschnell7452 Even if Russian based insurance fails to fulfill damage claims, total destruction of property at least eliminates the burden of maintenance costs and taxation.

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

could be, or could be resistance. either makes sense

[@andrewplater1782]

Just another carelessly discarded cigarette, like the Moskva sinking.

[@CAPSLOCKPUNDIT]

@@user-lb7sm3nl9k Fortunately for the property owners, Russia is only engaged in some kind of "special military operation."

[@jasonharryphotog]

In the south Bridges collapsing, hotels collapsing oh dear Russians having a rough time Glory to Ukraine

[@CerdicTheGreat]

Thank you again for a well informed video.

[@doctorscoot]

“Unexplained fires are a matter for the courts!” -

[@napoleoncomplex2712]

I didn't know the Canyonero was a Russian brand.

[@flamingbeaver9414]

I saw there are reports of a new Russian base hit in Bryansk within the last hour or so.

[@MakeAllThingsBeautiful]

i think russian losses are well over 100,000, these barracks, airfields and ammo dumps that go up in smoke, who knows how many were in there. Also the weather and ruskie logistics, i just can't see any troops at the spearhead and who are still alive in a wet, cold ditch getting any resupplies

[@kevinkershner7040]

These daily updates are very well made! Keep up what you are doing there. You are doing great!

[@SondreWingarElnes]

SLAVA ukraine! Keep up the good work, destroy evil!

[@Karash770-k9d]

Watching Reporting from Ukraine is a daily "IT'S OVER ANAKIN, I HAVE THE HIGH GROUND!" :D

[@bobflatman278]

Bridge has been claimed to be hit by Russian missle strike.

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

there seems to be a growing underground resistance in russia

[@paullakowski2509]

Yes an important development!!!!

[@haroldhahn7044]

The fires do not sound like something Ukraine would benefit from. They sound more like "going out of business" fires that Russian mafia owners would set to collect on their fire insurance.

[@SydneyRoo]

definitely reeks of an insurance payout. That mall was full of big European & American chain stores (like OBI and Ikea) which likely closed up shop in RU many months ago, so I'm going to assume the mall was pretty desolate for the past few months

[@kekistanimememan170]

Seems like economic warfare from Russians who support Ukraine. It’s similar to what the PIRA did in Northern Ireland during the troubles tactics wise. Small cells or even lone wolfs who are committing these acts in order to tie up security forces. Got to remember that Russia has FSB and police units participate in hostilities.

[@The4lexO]

getting obsessed with this war, freedom will win

[@kikidevine694]

Master of understatement. Love it

[@divumque]

As always best report from the battlefield. Keep it up. We need you. Thanks. Glory to Ukraine. 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇦🇺🇦❤❤

[@danielmadar9938]

Thank you

[@jsjiang6120]

I hope we can see more and more Blue arrows and Blue stars.

[@NothernNate]

-Russian Fail Army! 😂 #PutinWarCriminal 💛💙 Slava Ukraine!

[@stuartgraca]

One suggestion I saw for the many shopping centre fires was for insurance claims due to a possible drop in revenue and worries about the future

[@rodsalvage7121]

Yet another example of Good Ukranian tactical manoeuvring. Good stuff. Wish I could help, but at least I can try to encourage. I hope that one day my Ukranian friends will be able to return to their home in Mariupol.

[@unprofor9394]

Of Course, I’m Supporting Ukraine. As a Norwegian Citizen, I will not not be happy, to watch Russian Soldiers, in the Backyard. SLAVA UKRAINI! HEROYEM SLAVA, to ALL the BRAVE, STRONG, People! Best Wishes to ALL Ukrainians, from Norway! 🇺🇦💙💛💪🏻🌻🌹🇳🇴

[@renatocavalieremolina9693]

RUSIA HAS NO ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS...... SO AN EYE FOR AN EYE, TOOTH FOR A TOOTH..... LIVE UKRAINE.....

[@JamesLaserpimpWalsh]

Looks like Saint Gmlrs is in Bakhmut town for a few gigs. I reckon they will need to do some more dates as demand for tickets will be very high. Nice work on that Wagner barracks. They need special attention. Prost for the vids sir. Great work. Slava Ukraini !

[@johncampbell2273]

I notice that Nizhniykamansk is located more than 600 km east of Moscow. It must be well beyond Ukrainian missile reach. Surely this is an indication of antiPutinist insurgent activity.

[@nitromuze8645]

This is what I keep saying. Why isn't this mentioned anywhere as a viable possibility?!

[@paullakowski2509]

@@nitromuze8645 agreed but this happens alot.

[@sb6934]

Thanks. And take care !

[@The_ZeroLine]

I think Muscovites misunderstood the meaning of a “fire sale.” 🔥🔥🔥

[@paullakowski2509]

nice one!!!

[@scipioafricanus5871]

EVERYTHING MUST GO! 100% OFF!!!

[@philipthonemann2524]

Very good analysis as always - thanks!

[@MarkBarrack]

Thanks for the update

[@EgregiousNecessity]

Damn, those Russians have been having a lot of 'smoking' accidents the last 48 hrs...

[@ionnanskilliorus6877]

Funny they're getting the Wagner bases just now. Wonder if it's some captured Wagner conscripts that have told them where they are lol

[@haroldhahn7044]

All it takes is some drones that follow the officers from the battle field to where they sleep at night. A resort hotel with the parking lot full of their cars is a dead giveaway.

[@Cancun771]

Only the other day I learned you can't really drain petrol from a car by way of the filler. There are obstructions in place to stop hoses from being stuck in there deep enough. The way to drain petrol from cars is to unscrew the fuel line to the injection system and start the ignition cause then the petrol pump keeps running and it just squirts out.

[@mivapusa]

We're civilians getting more up-to-date information about the war than Churchill did in the war room. I think that's pretty humbling

[@stuartgraca]

Always a clear break down

[@jasonharryphotog]

Good update brother

[@normanboyes4983]

Excellent as always.

[@matsouthwell1429]

Thanks for the ongoing accessible analysis.

[@mrnobody3161]

Makes sense to me. Thank you for what you do. Slava Ukraini! Before there was Russia, there was Ukraine 🇺🇦, there will always be Ukraine. 🇨🇦🤝🇧🇧

[@RicardoSilva-mi6fz]

Excellent video... as usualy 👏

[@kennethmochan4969]

Thank you for another very clear report

[@davidr5226]

If the Russians want to ''talk'', sure, let's do so with Mrs n M. HIMARS. 💙💛💙💪

[@joereise1260]

SLAVA UKRAINE !!!

[@BIG-DIPPER-56]

Wow, a MAJOR 🔥 FIRE 🚒 a Day would surely send a significant message ! ! ! 🙂😎👍

[@elultimobuho]

😌👍🇺🇦💪 🇪🇸❄️

[@robinminn271]

Thank you for the topography map. Sure helps put a picture in the mind better.

[@lightweave]

Destroying a rubber factory in Moscow? So it means that Orcs no longer can supply their recruits with body armor. 🤣

[@marlecmarine5393]

It seems the are two 'special military insurance operations' carried out by the owners of these shopping malls......🙂

[@MrBruce0777]

Great upday Glory to Ukraine

[@ЯпіРеіндерс]

Great update again! Thanks!

[@normanhart5126]

A great web site. I always look out for it at 10.15pm UK time.

[@td4068]

Thanks for the update!

[@johnhaller5851]

Smoking is a dirty habit that causes lots of fires

[@jackjones9460]

Good reporting.

[@vladromanyuk6739]

Thanks

[@gardnep]

There have been a number of fires and explosions around the world recently, Moscow 2 and jersey. Possibly caused by gas leaks. It is winter and gas usage has increased, factories use gas for heating and making products.

[@awf6554]

How many trained maintenance staff have been conscripted, or fled the country?

[@НатаИльина-ы2м]

@@balaclavabob001 Haha. You are a russophobe, sir... and I like it 😉. Seriously, I don't want any harm to innocent people, but it's important that Russia weakens as a state. And the daily fires that destroy imported goods, or parts used for military industry, work towards that noble goal.

[@donkeysaurusrex7881]

I’m not saying it was aliens, but it was aliens.

[@rayarthur586]

Just gotta love the way this channel it reported.😎

[@Luxcium]

5:03 When you say « *OVERALL* » it’s my signal 🎉to click like 👍

[@Eppu_Paranormaali]

Whenever Russians retreated during Ukrainian counteroffensives some Russians or russophiles referred to field marshal Kutuzov's forced retreat/defense-in-depth strategy during Napoléon's invasion of Russia and reminded how that war ended. Kutuzov's retreat famously culminated in the burning of Moscow, so perhaps Russia is just using their 200 years old war plans against the mighty Grande Armée of Ukraine.

[@AnnaLevina123]

Yes, whenever you tell a pro-russian person that this war is not going well for them, that their army has lost its repulation, that they lost a stratigic initiative, they always respond with "But we won a war against Napolean and against Hitler". They are blissfully unaware about how many wars Russia lost even against smaller nations. And also about the role that allies played in the cases when they did win.

[@jmwilliamsart]

@@AnnaLevina123 Exactly, the Russians didn’t do so well against Finland in 1939-40 isn’t that true?

[@ludvikbukach5711]

@@jmwilliamsart Actually the Soviets won both The Winter War and WW2 vs the Finns. but sustained immense casualties in both.

[@andrewplater1782]

@@jmwilliamsart Nor did Russia do well against Japan in 1905.

[@jmwilliamsart]

@@ludvikbukach5711 The Russians weren’t able to take control of Finland so that in itself sounds like a defeat to me? The Russians lost the Crimean war in 1856 did they not?