Ukraine's Big Success In Black Sea: Why The Gas Platforms Matter

[@stevegentilly726]

As usual very informative and detailed, your videos are a pleasure to experience. Thank You Sir.

[@danndank]

Reading the comments, I thought I was on Twitter.

[@NoSaysJo]

Yeah, the pro ukraine cope is wack huh

[@ptonpc]

@@NoSaysJo Congratulations vatnik. You have earned your potato ration.

[@jamesmandahl444]

@ptonpc western intel operations, nonprofits and NGOs spend a literal order of magnitude more on propaganda than Russia. You are either delusional or you are yourself some kind of shill.

[@NoSaysJo]

@@ptonpc certified npc moment 🤡🤡

[@ptonpc]

@@NoSaysJo 🤣 Even the vantik's responses are just copy pasted. Do better comrade. Those roubles are not going to earn themselves!

[@benwilson6145]

The platform is the small structure next to the Jack up, it is fixed to the sea bed. The Jack up is a separate unit and is capable of being refloated and moved.

[@brianomalley7501]

Another awesome video Mr Sutton can't say enough about what you share with us all of it is always grade A stuff and it's enjoyable to listen to and very educational once again thank you so much your the man

[@theflyingfool]

I alweays look forward to your videos and discourses. You provide much needed realism and level-headed analysis, as well as very interesting topics. Thank you!

[@brianomalley7501]

I agree you can't say enough Mr Sutton I simply impressive love every thing he puts out

[@louisquatorze9280]

In addition, denying use of Snake and the platforms will deny Russia surveillance of Ukraine shipping to a significant degree.

[@metagen77]

They have spy sattelites

[@thinkerly1]

Not just surveillance. The Russians were blown off Snake Ilsand by shore batteries nine miles away. Now Snake is an unsinkable battleship. Put HIMARS on those oil platforms.

[@sisyphusvasilias3943]

How?? RF can monitor all shipping from satelites. RF ISR long range drones operate at heights out of range of anything UA can fire at them. But they dont even rely on those because RF aviation has unrestricted use of the NW Black Sea airspace. Manpads can only hit slow CAS jets and helicopters within a few kms. Every RF aircraft can fire missiles from outide manpad range.

[@Br1cht]

This isn´t Word War II, buddy. Sats and drones exists.

[@daciandraco6462]

​@@sisyphusvasilias3943 it's called wishful thinking, it's mistaking "what may happen" with "what I'd really really like to happen", based on each person's biases. Snake Island has been the definition of a sitting duck, in terms of how much it's changed hands in the past year, to the point where it serves zero purpose, beyond a PR tool. I know, I know, Ukraine has already installed Neptune stations on the captured gas platform and is preparing to sink more ships. Ghost of Kiev style.

[@killingtimeitself]

Man this comments section is something special huh? I'm just here to appreciate the short concise information presented here, regardless of what it is. This channel has grown to be one of my favorite sources of information regarding this kind of stuff. Specifically subs though i do find these interesting as well, and will continue watching them.

[@HISuttonCovertShores]

thanks

[@skyboundmktg]

This was an abandoned gas platform. This is misinformation and without acknowledging his mistake Sutton is showing like other KZbinrs he's now an outlet for propaganda. I understand feeling good because you think you have an intelligence source but due diligence is key. Especially during times of conflict

[@killingtimeitself]

@@skyboundmktg you'll have to provide some information showing that this is the case, as of now i can't find anything specifying that. So far i've only been able to find russians claiming it was uninhabited for a while, which hasn't been verified as far as i know. So as far as im concerned that doesn't mean anything. Even then it's likely it was an un-manned surveillance point. Neither position is easily verifiable either to be frankly honest.

[@newone-gd9sk]

what sources of information exactly, any proof?

[@killingtimeitself]

@@newone-gd9sk are you asking me that? Regardless of the case there are exactly one definitive source, the russian government, which as we all know is entirely reliable and would never lie about anything ever, not once.

[@terrynewsome6698]

Well I guess the capture of these early warning radars payed off in Russian blood and iron

[@idimidodjimi6760]

So , I raised a flag in London in 2008 , and it is still there. Technically I conquered London - right ?

[@killingtimeitself]

in a way yes, if no one else has taken it down, that flag has taken claim of that spot.

[@thickwristmcfist3399]

Sir, the world needs you to do a daily brief of important military/naval events around the globe.... Its a gift, and its your calling... Please do the needful!!

[@triggeh]

Had a good chuckle at the "strategic value!" arrow

[@obliviouz]

Amazing that what started with Russia taking Crimea in part to secure the home port for their Black Sea fleet has turned into Russia effectively losing control of the Black Sea and much of that Black Sea fleet...

[@pmnichols10]

Does your dealer deliver? Asking for a friend 😁

[@gordonwong_vh-oeg]

ThOsE pLatFoRms ArE usElEsS *Laugh in Rostov-on-Don and Minsk*

[@vaporcobra]

Also creates some interesting strategic calculus given that Russia - who probably desperately wants to be able to exploit Crimea's resources - may be very reluctant to attack the platforms in any way that risks destroying them or rendering them unusable. I'm sure Ukraine would also rather not destroy them, but they're the one cornered and being invaded, and thus probably have far fewer qualms about burning those particular bridges if threatened.

[@metagen77]

What? ??? Russia desperatley wants to expoint crimeas ressources? They have all the oil and more, what they need and want is a way to sell it

[@Neuttah]

​@@metagen77 not all reserves are equal. IIRC, within Russia, the easy ones are low, and new ones are far out, and would be expensive to open up. This particular deposit is notable, because it would have been relatively cheap to exploit, and, worst of all: Would've tanked the value of Russian gas.

[@metagen77]

@@Neuttah Sure

[@sisyphusvasilias3943]

Russia has more gas than it could ever sell. There is more untapped gas reserves in the Russian Artic than there is known gas reserves every else in the world. That's as stupid as saying Russia want Donbas for its coal. UA DESPERATELY needs gas and coal, Russia has UNLIMITED qty's. RF would destroy those platforms in a blink if they ever felt they were posing a serious threat.

[@Kevin-hx2ky]

@@sisyphusvasilias3943 They might be concerned of the environmental impact ruining vacation spots

[@benbo4394]

I hope they’re well supplied to be able to maintain the platform, because in my point of view, the position can be easily starve out, airborne resupply are most likely to get shot down now that RUS know the platform is occupy, and boat run has a higher chance but could be strafe by airborne fighter. Not going to recommend deploy ship because they would literally be large stationary target by Anti-ship battery guided in by UKR on the platform

[@benghazi4216]

2-4 men don't need that much to carry on, and it's more about taking away Russia's ability to surveil the area than anything else

[@hernanreipp5259]

​@@benghazi4216But what useful role or work they will do there? That plataform wasn't even used by the pro-russian side in any specific role. Neither air or sea refueling.

[@benghazi4216]

@@hernanreipp5259 Surveillance? And for gods sake, you literally are commenting on a video which explains how Russia used the platforms for their benefit. And no, on one even though for a second they were used for refueling anything..

[@hernanreipp5259]

@@benghazi4216 That are only the words of this dude. In all the video never show up anything that proof their word.

[@henrya3530]

Would like to hear your thoughts on Exercise Sea Breeze 23.3 giving particular attention to the vessels taking part.

[@GelatoA]

An indefensible/indestructible piece of metal sheet

[@xendk]

Im am not sure you know what indestructible means but it is the very opposite of a russian tank

[@number1trucker]

Hi, I just got your Channel from Sal, from What The Ship.

[@johnd2058]

Thanks for putting this up, I was just like, "Hey cool I guess they can put up some good binos or something, maybe a field radar.

[@danibee3735]

Very in depth analysis! Always walk away with a new perspective.

[@locomotive9000]

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God."

[@kimmoj2570]

About Denmark. They volunteered their WHOLE artillery park to Ukraine. Yep, every single barrel. Danish are within fighter coalition for Ukraine. Danes typically dont have massive armies, but they do their job. They have couple pretty impressive surface warships with magnificent AA capability. Danish Navy will be the backstop of Air Defence in south Baltic Sea among RN and USN. Just like Sweden is the harbinger of death from under the sea, surface, and from air, anything that still floats and carries Russian Baltic Sea Navy flag. Finns are helding their blockade position in mouth of Gulf of Finland by sowing the sea with thousands of highly sophisticated mines guarded by Gabriel V batteries in sea and land. Finns can and will shut down all Russian traffic to open Baltic Sea. We have long record of doing that. We OWN the narrows of Gulf of Finland. Finland within NATO will END existance of Russian Baltic Sea Fleet.

[@tataroma4900]

On March 19, 2014, Russia seized two drilling rigs from Ukraine: “Petro Godovanets” and “Ukraine”. Two jackup rigs (self-elevating units) “Tavrida” and “Sivash” were also seized, as well as several auxiliary vessels. As I understand it, it was “Tavrida” and “Sivash” which were raided by the Ukrainian military. Not sure they were really "retaken". EDIT: GUR of Ukraine reports the return of two drilling platforms and two jack-up rigs. A photo of the Ukrainian military from the "Petro Godovanets" platform (renamed by the Russians to "Crimea-2") was shown.

[@Skankhunter420]

I would not want to have to sleep on one of those platforms.

[@ned900]

Dazzle Camoflage is crazy, I love it. All como is epic but dazzle reigns supreme.

[@kreterakete]

Big hugs Mr Sutton thank you. Kind regards from bohemian forest

[@terrific804]

I will never understand how countries who Supply arms to one side or the other of a war don't come under attack.

[@quakerninja]

📢Save the Wheat Sink the Fleet.

[@kevinw4267]

I think you missed a comma there

[@tunisiandom9318]

saying "retaken" about some place after they took a picture with 0 proof of permanent presence is just idocy ... otherwise one could have said the same about Shebekino (the village in belgorod where Ukrops penetrated took pictures and fled). There is no permanent presence, they can't use it for economic purposes (can't produce without presence, certainly not with military only) and can't be used as negotiating token since both sides know Ukrops don't control any platform or island. The only thing they managed to do with that op is to milk some PR from Propaganda outlets like this one ... to raise morale. since the Tokmak/Melitopol/Berdyansk plan for the Spring Offensive is not reached and we are in autumn.

[@Dragonman1OOO]

The TikTok commando strikes again! 🤣🤣🤣

[@righteousbyfaithinChrist]

Thank you for your concise analysis...

[@pyry1948]

Video on the new North Korean submarine coming?

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

Great video...👍

[@196cupcake]

Gat platform still on fire, wow.

[@backpackmc]

In addition to the points raised, the platforms are also a lure/trap for the Russians. There will be political pressure to retake them, and if the Navy is made to leave the safety of Sevastopol, the USVs will be waiting for them. On another point, @HISuttonCovertShores is it feasible or desirable to install submarine monitoring equipment on the platforms, to track russian underwater assets?

[@metagen77]

Wouldnt a single cruise missle make short work of it?

[@Neuttah]

​@@metagen77 you generally don't want to destroy things you'd like to keep. Hell, I'm sure the cartoon dogs of twitter will have a field day if Vanya decides he'd rather just wipe the place out.

[@sisyphusvasilias3943]

LOL no. Russians would never tolerate risking Russian soldiers lives to retake a couple of entirely useless platforms that have zero military or economic value. If UA ever found a way to use them effectively against RF, RF would just destroy them. It would take less than an hour to turn them to burning scrap.

[@Mgaming61]

@@Neuttah if necessary Russia won't even bother destroying those

[@Redsauce101]

Why not? Russia has been levelling entire cities and rebuilding them months later.

[@JamesLaserpimpWalsh]

Thanks for your usual excellent insights.

[@HISuttonCovertShores]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kevinw4267]

@@HISuttonCovertShores out of curiosity, any follow up on Chinese submarine incident?

[@non-human3072]

Isn't it the new North Korea sub?

[@eat_the_pudding]

Yay new vid!! Just what I needed this Monday 😌

[@HISuttonCovertShores]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@Sarefsx]

Glory to Ukraine!

[@m.streicher8286]

Looking forward to the chat on dazzle camouflage

[@RaDeus87]

Speaking of assaulting things at sea... ever plan on doing a video about the Combat Boat 90 and some of the more noteworthy (illegitimate) bastards? I googled a bit and all I found was the quiz on your site. Ps. My dad worked as a fireman on a very converted CB90, they were apparently cruising around the Stockholm archipelago bare-chested during the summer, like they were in Miami Vice or something 😂 Most of the firemen were silverfoxes, so you can bet that they had the soundtrack on.

[@SteamCrane]

Another excellent video! You don't need a script if you know your subject.

[@alanbstard4]

trying to keep hold of them won't be easy

[@sup5356]

excellent

[@Thespiansewist]

Objective informative well done

[@Mgaming61]

this can also be some form of distraction to get the attention away from the main frontlines. Considering how slow and poor this Ukrainian offensive has been, it's a possibility nevertheless.

[@killingtimeitself]

likely a good PR move, though i cant imagine theres much you can do in the way of an effective offensive against a highly fortified enemy. It's just not that trivial i would think.

[@rjmun580]

At 0:42 is the first sight of the new facial dazzle camouflage invented by Ukraine.

[@eymeeraosaka2954]

Are your information reliable Mr Sutton since it came from the Ukrainian Military Intelligence? How is this possible as the Russian Black Sea Fleet controls the Black Sea? So far I have not been able to collaborate you report from alternative sources? Regardless, an interesting Black Swan event in developing as the US/NATO are now planning to escort Ukrainian grain ships by first sailing from Ukrainian ports to Romanian ports and then along the coast of Romania and Bulgaria into the Mediterranean Sea. This will hopefully break the Russian blockage and Britain is leading the charge. It will be interesting to see how the Russian will respond. Who knows, it may just be the spark that ignites the fire of war between NATO and Russia...This is long overdue...and I am sure Russia is prepared...

[@xendk]

They are not to escort anything via the Romania, Bulgaria and Turkish coats. The ships are already sailing that route and russia can not stop them. There is no Russian blockage. LOL Russia was not prepared for the local war in Ukraine and the are defiantly not prepared for war with NATO LOL LOL LOL.

[@bushelfoot]

I would have thought that Russia would have anti ship missle defense systems on their ships..

[@karlfair]

Nice work, thanks.

[@michaelmulligan0]

Has Russia based medium/long range SAMs (or radar) on the rigs? Could Ukraine put similar on board in order to give more early warning/interdict some attacks on the mainland?

[@wtfbuddy1]

Nice video - tactical/operational RRB site to extend their range - smart.

[@mateobravo9212]

Hello mate, much work is yet to be done, but this is a good start. Thanks for highlighting how these details matter. Greetings from Spain.

[@WurstWesen82]

According to Siluette, the "Flanker" is a Mig 31.

[@--Dani]

More content 👍

[@Neuttah]

Damn, some folks are mighty riled by the day's topic.

[@simonhaas6480]

Are you planning to make A video to the new north Korean atomic submarine?

[@WildBillCox13]

Shared.

[@almirria6753]

What is your take the loss of the Star Link satt systems for command & control of the ukraine assets.

[@xendk]

They have not lost it. The DOD contract opened it up so they can use it all over the place. Old news

[@scottwilson4798]

I think calling these ‘gas platforms’ is misleading. These look like jack-up drilling rigs, used to drill and construct wells. They are not involved in the actual production of oil or gas. There is no oil or gas flowing to / from these jack-ups, like there would be from a permanent static platform… unless these are some kind of conversions but that seems unlikely

[@rjmun580]

At 3:20 he says that one of the gas platforms was hit on June 20th 2022 and is still burning so at least some of the rigs / platforms are active.

[@tataroma4900]

On March 19, 2014, Russia seized two drilling rigs from Ukraine: “Petro Godovanets” and “Ukraine”. Two jackup rigs (self-elevating units) “Tavrida” and “Sivash” were also seized, as well as several auxiliary vessels. As I understand it, it was “Tavrida” and “Sivash” which were raided by the Ukrainian military.

[@CaymanIslandsCatWalks]

Yea I love your uploads!

[@HISuttonCovertShores]

Glad you like them!

[@CaymanIslandsCatWalks]

@@HISuttonCovertShores Always! From the MS paint. Long time I follow you. I asked my submariner friends about your channel and you were silent for a while about A year ago I was worried ha! Always great to hear you

[@Stealth86651]

It's going to be interesting when we see the true collapse of Russia/their military. Right now we're still just seeing small, localized failures. When everything finally goes up, it'll be interesting to watch.

[@metagen77]

Just for fun, use the time filter on the search engine and see how many times russian collapse was predicted in the last 25 years. Its not gonna happen

[@metagen77]

@@solaceofsnow2140 Huh? Russia collapsed three times in the past 25 years? You high?

[@metagen77]

@@solaceofsnow2140 You are good with your history but you failed to read the post you comment on.

[@metagen77]

@@solaceofsnow2140 What I am saying is, you can find two million examples of your statement all over the internet every week for the past 25 years. It will come true eventually sure

[@kitkat47chrysalis95]

ill bet you $1000 usa collapse first. probably you cant tell because you ignore whats going on in the street and can see anything from your high rise penthouse but on the ground usa is bleeding from a thousand cuts.

[@Atalaclys]

Tik Tok army...

[@Noname_NoID]

How many ukrainian soldiers died to obtain this "big success" (raid to take some pictures)?

[@xendk]

Non. The russians had already run away, remember they are as cowardly as they are stupid

[@sisyphusvasilias3943]

This was their fourth attempt. All boats and crew of the three previous attempts were destroyed. These guys are certainly dead already, either through lack of resupply or they will get destroyed when evacuating. sad. pointless.

[@johnwinkler5361]

Oh, by the way how many canon fodder is the RF recruiting again? 270000 on top of the 300000 mobilised? What happened to them? 😅

[@johnwinkler5361]

@@sisyphusvasilias3943The russian trolls are active even on a serious channel like this… You must be getting desperate. Fortunately, North Korea will rescue you. Or at least try 😅

[@newone-gd9sk]

Why do you call people trolls? Just because they dont agree with you or the video?@@johnwinkler5361

[@Kevin-hx2ky]

Valuable, until a missile hits it and rips it off its legs

[@bigsarge2085]

Yeah, I've been reading about this. Interesting.

[@geoswan4984]

I suspect that the current pipeline to the shore goes to Crimea. I suspect that Ukraine can't lay new pipelines to Odessa, during wartime. Simply cutting the flow to Crimea hurts Russia. But I suspect Ukraine can't exploit the gas until the war is over. If Ukraine reclaims Crimea no new pipelines would be necessary. If the war ends with the platforms in Ukrainian hands, but Russia retains Crimea, new pipelines will be necessary.

[@SteamCrane]

It may be that there are already pipelines to UKR, possibly damaged by the RUS, may be repairable.

[@georgedoolittle9015]

Ukraine capabilities continue to expand and expand dramatically whilst Russia retreats despite *"orders"* to deny grain exports to Ukraine now (new.) Putin still at War with entire West and Russia still losing that War and losing badly. Short the Ruble strong sell.

[@alisioardiona727]

Ukrainian soldier who plays Rust in his free time : " just like in the simulations "

[@jakethejeweler3092]

Still fighting over same oil fields since ww2

[@xendk]

Gas fields and there were no offshore gas fields during WW2 and few Offshore oilfields

[@OverNine9ousend]

In addition, those can go down in a blink of an eye, strategic success? Nah, media success. Take a picture and Get OUT, you have to be stupid or mad to stay there or both.

[@ndensham]

Badass Sutton strikes again. :)

[@ryancarr6420]

thank you

[@flixri726]

I want to see HIMARS drones tbh. :D

[@user-ci9gy2do1z]

Check your sources, mister. These soldiers disembarked, took some photos and skedaddled in less than 10 minutes.

[@xendk]

And cut down a radar and took/destroyed Helicopter ammunition, fought off a air superiority fighter and sailed 100km out and back. They are cool enough, no reason for you the talk them up.

[@ld6117]

❤❤❤

[@jdogdarkness]

Hey! Russia wasnt forced to abandon the Snake island, it was a tactical "good will" strike. Lol Also, UA has destroyed Bastion-P before.

[@teslapan]

Good news. This improve the naval security of Ukraine ed Odessa port and also negate Russia a very important economics sources

[@NoSaysJo]

Damn, y'all are straight lying through your teeth at this point huh

[@HauntedXXXPancake]

@@NoSaysJo Yeah, People are never just wrong about something. I call projection.

[@vedeved5246]

​@bobbobber2536 So any other feedback since some submarines blew up ?

[@vedeved5246]

​@@NoSaysJo So your opinion on the blown up submarines ?

[@vedeved5246]

​@@HauntedXXXPancake What about the submarines that blew up ? Taking those platforms was part of a larger operation your little brain can't grasp

[@bikerdup]

The good news - Ukraine has taken them. The bad news, perfect place for Russia to demonstrate its "resolve" through the use of tactical nuclear weapons. That's what I would do if I were the Russians.

[@jasonkristian8457]

not sure how planting a flag on gas platform and running away it taking it back

[@nieljosephpalca7849]

In order to protect Ukraine's sea lanes of communication at its waters, they need fast missile boats and midget submarines.

[@tariquekhan1118]

Amazing, gas platforms will provide tremendous psychological relief in the war to the last Ukrainian - victory is Natos' -

[@hrunchtayt1587]

Typical Russian krill issue. Putin simply was never one in a krillion.

[@thornil2231]

ridiculous...

[@kitkat47chrysalis95]

this is just a typical game of rust lol

[@Redsauce101]

The Kingdom of Sealand will enter the war soon.

[@rainerkinzinger555]

Interesting video as always! Personally I believe this won't matter, any progress Ukraine makes at this point won't matter, US elections are in the near future. I feel sorry for those who made the ultimate sacrifice .

[@johnsobery8386]

I’m wondering if Russia is waiting for winter to do a massive naval or joint strike. I know that they are still doing strikes, but it seems like they are not as massive as they were doing last year.

[@MeeesterBond17]

According to the Conflict Armament Research group, several of the missile components found after the strikes in Ukraine date from a few months prior to use. It doesn't *prove* that there are no reserves left and that the VDV have been reduced to using munitions fresh off the production line... but it's a red flag. Might explain why the strike rate has dropped.

[@Rikortez]

Other then a PR victory I don't see how this changes thighs for Ukrainian.

[@xendk]

It is very good PR. It show that russia is now so weak and incompetent that they can not even defend the occupied coast in a war zone, even from 3 RIB's with a few .50 HMGs.

[@HauntedXXXPancake]

If you don't see the advantage from gaining a base that cuts the distance to Crimea in half ... . Also: Those rigs would be excellent to improve the Ukrainians Radar picture of the Black Sea.

[@sisyphusvasilias3943]

@@HauntedXXXPancake They are not "bases". UA landed 5 men on 2 platforms. They have zero heavy equipment, even if they had a few manpads all RF aviation can fire guided missiles from outside manpad range. Russia has destroyed four Crimean assault 'convoys' (

[@martinan22]

Since the Ukrainian offensive is a complete failure, PR victories are very important to keep Zelenskij regime in power.

[@tangofrown3352]

@@HauntedXXXPancakethey already have huge radar and satellite coverage from US

[@bombarderoazul]

It's really not that important just a propaganda move by Ukraine to boost their image in the international stage, specially since their long anticipated counteroffensive has been a colossal failure.

[@noneshere]

Western Democide Damage Control

[@kevinw4267]

Colossal failure means Russians in Kyiv, any Russian militaries in Kyiv now? Lol keep coping

[@garygranato9164]

my personal belief is that both sides are controlled by the same bankers

[@ozinvesting6517]

stick to curry, benchod

[@feedyourmind6713]

​@@kevinw4267That is your presumption that Russia could've taken, and held, a city of 3,000,000 with a force of 40,000. Moscow gave it a shot, and failed. Then moved that entire force nearly 800 miles to SE Ukraine, to solidify their hold on what they stated as their initial intent, SE Ukraine. So, consuder it an abysmal failure if you wish, they're an experienced army mow, and keeping NATO hopping.

[@64maxpower]

Now they could start giving us free oil

[@benjaminmathon7417]

I hope they plug the oil pipe, russians won't mind some oil leak, they might use their kilo

[@xendk]

They drill for Gas. It is a gas field

[@sisyphusvasilias3943]

That gas platform that has been buring for 18months was hit by UA. Not wanting to pollute the oceans so close to Crimea is the only reason Russia hasnt destroyed those platforms already. They certainly dont need any more gas.

[@albertoamoruso7711]

Just discovered I was still subscribed to this channel, this will be quick to rectify

[@xendk]

🥳🎆

[@rybuds47]

Its not an airport, no need to announce your departure. 😂

[@m.streicher8286]

Why are you unsubscribing?

[@Tom--Ace]

Lol I agree. He's unsubscribing because this is pure unadultered Anglo Saxon bs, with very little understanding of anything about this war. Let alone why "it matters"

[@uniformmike05]

@@Tom--Ace LOL! Cope harder, vatnik.

[@carloscepeda3372]

Tanks

[@tombouie]

Thks

[@ptonpc]

Do you think Ukraine will try to retake the other platforms? Also, wow, you have a lot of thick russkie trolls and vatniks in your comments. You must be doing something right. Congratulations :D

[@sisyphusvasilias3943]

Disappointing video. You are consistently objective and scrupulously impartial in your analysis (although your bias is clear). This was your first "Copium" video and you failed completely to make a sound argument. The video is full of 'caveats' which are in reality to the most critical factors. RF naval, ISR and Aviation control of the Black Sea mean these PR exercises (which is all they are) have zero tactical or strategic advantage. RF could simply isolate any occupied platforms and prevent any resuply and just wait for the men on them to die of thirst. Even if UA can find a way to leverage control of the 1 or 2 platforms they have landed a few soldiers on, RF can eliminate platforms easily, nullifying the UA leverage and restoring complete RF dominance. UA naval drones can be controlled from anywhere, they probably ARE controlled from DC or London, there is ZERO advantage to controlling a couple of platforms. Russia has destroyed three attempted UA landing assaults on Crimea, since the only UA landing on Crimea and even that assault was immediately driven off with majority of the troops killed. If UA was to put AD systems on a platform, RF would destroy it. The other two factors you argue are significant are absurd; "Symbolic" is used when there is zero tactical or strategic benefit. Pro-UA ppl have had almost nothing to cheer about in the last year so they make a huge show and dance about pyrhhic pin prick attacks that have no impact on the war. If UA was winning or having a successful Summer Offensive, landing a few men on a gas platform wouldnt even make the news. As for economic... Russia has more gas than it can ever sell. its like the ridiculous argument that Russia wants Donbas for its coal. UA is desperate for energy sources, RF is the most energy secure nation on earth. IF UA tried to use these platforms as leverage in negotiations, Russia would just occupy them or destroy them.

[@johnwinkler5361]

So, the « special military operation » is going well for you? Everything is ok? Oh well, at least the RF army is still the second strongest. Ok, not in the world, in Ukraine, but still… 😅

[@NoSaysJo]

​@johnwinkler5361 lmao bruh, not everyone is russian nor supports Russia. Some people are just see through the Ukrainian propaganda. Both countries are guilty of this trash.

[@tangofrown3352]

@@johnwinkler5361erm ..ok

[@gwtpictgwtpict4214]

So, Russia controls the Black Sea yet in the last day or so a Kilo class submarine and a Ropucha class landing ship have taken probably irreparable damage from Ukrainian attack while sitting in dry dock in Sevastopol, Russia's primary Black Sea naval base. If you can't even protect ships in your primary naval base in the Black Sea I don't see how you can claim to control it.

[@newone-gd9sk]

Yeah its quite sad to see even Sutton making such videos...

[@BRIANJAMESGIBB]

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[@clangerbasher]

Dude. Nah.

[@xendk]

No it true, the russian navy is this pathetic, they can not stop 4 small boats and there response is 1 fighter armed with a gun and nothing else and it gets chased off by a manpads.

[@clangerbasher]

@@xendk Young Sutton should stick to his submarine drawings. You? You should go find a busy road to play on.

[@sisyphusvasilias3943]

Russia has destroyed four UA naval assault forces enroute to Crimea in the last two weeks. 2 dinghies landed 8 men on 2 platforms in a night landing. Now RF knows they are there they are screwed. Any attempt to resupply or evacuate will be destroyed. They took no heavy equipment and have only days worth of food or water. RF hasnt destroyed the platform because the entirely pointless PR excercise poses zero threat to Russia. @@xendk

[@deeacosta2734]

Russia weak! Who’s your deddy now Putin!

[@jasonkristian8457]

none are under control of ukraine they left the platform within a hour of landing on it

[@avus-kw2f213]

The Ukraine Navy is the best of the 3 branches of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

[@Redsauce101]

Nearing the more numerous, too.