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43. It's clear the Russian military is losing heart in this fight, they know they've been lied to

Fri Apr 1, 2022, 06:55 PM

Apr 2022

I'll bet a lot of those Russian soldiers would rather defect to Ukraine than go back to Russia, at this point.

The ones who fled Chernobyl were CLEARLY lied to. None of those young guys were even born when Chernobyl blew up. None of them knew the dangers of walking around there without breathing apparatus, digging trenches, etc. Those guys are all exposed to toxic substances now, including the commanders.

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Victory in Kyiv. This appears to be real [View all] Tomconroy Apr 2022 OP

Yaaaaaay! SheltieLover Apr 2022 #1

K&R demmiblue Apr 2022 #2

sorry, what does this mean? getagrip_already Apr 2022 #3

It means... WarGamer Apr 2022 #7

It is Kyiv not Kiev. Kiev is the old Russian spelling. Bev54 Apr 2022 #14

I thought it was two separate cities. lunatica Apr 2022 #32

I appreciate that... WarGamer Apr 2022 #38

I Have A Ukrainian Friend Who Lives In There... GB_RN Apr 2022 #58

Probably, they were unable to resupply troops. L. Coyote Apr 2022 #20

Sorry, when I replied there was only one comment/report from twitter.... getagrip_already Apr 2022 #21

I'll watch the TV news tonight - I want to see how this gets reported FakeNoose Apr 2022 #35

CAREFUL. The Unmitigated Gall Apr 2022 #4

YES ... Lovie777 Apr 2022 #5

As many of us predicted... WarGamer Apr 2022 #6

While Russia is regrouping, Ukraine gets more anti-tank weapons in place to counter the next OAITW r.2.0 Apr 2022 #10

I don't think there will be many "new attacks" WarGamer Apr 2022 #11

I don't think Russia has taken Mariupol MadameButterfly Apr 2022 #15

True, though it sounds like the US are going to send anti-ship missiles to cater for attacks from OnDoutside Apr 2022 #44

Sea invasions are particularly difficult. gordianot Apr 2022 #57

Definitely agree (and re Taiwan). Every week that goes by, the more perilous a sea landing becomes. OnDoutside Apr 2022 #59

They will also need more anti-aircraft weapons, I suspect MyMission Apr 2022 #34

Those poor conscripts. 70sEraVet Apr 2022 #42

Pretty much it. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 2022 #46

134,500 new conscripts, age 18-27 MyMission Apr 2022 #48

I've read on this board it takes something like 15-18 months Tomconroy Apr 2022 #53

According to the article I cited, MyMission Apr 2022 #61

Ukranians prefer Kyiv. It's pronounced different too. nt. druidity33 Apr 2022 #30

I know. It's a force of habit. WarGamer Apr 2022 #39

Hell of a military campaign, Vlad. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 2022 #8

Good to know Kyiv is safe for now. Tommy Carcetti Apr 2022 #9

Red Cross currently says they can't reach Mariupol. wnylib Apr 2022 #23

Let's hope not a retreat for the use of WMDs. roamer65 Apr 2022 #12

My thoughts also KS Toronado Apr 2022 #16

Ditto: My thoughts also. erronis Apr 2022 #22

Interesting..pootie was sure the Ukrainians would give up without a fight..so it's just the opposite PortTack Apr 2022 #13

Yeah, that may not be a good thing ouija Apr 2022 #17

☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️ PortTack Apr 2022 #27

As happy as this news is, it also makes me angry to no end from whom it was brought by ffr Apr 2022 #18

Yep.... we lost 4 years containing this Dictator/Crime Boss. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 2022 #47

We shall never surrender. nycbos Apr 2022 #19

Maybe pulling out so the Syrian's can do the fighting LiberalArkie Apr 2022 #24

If I were the Syrians BlueIdaho Apr 2022 #49

Russia has a long, long history of lost wars coupled with revolution, rebellion and insurrection JCMach1 Apr 2022 #25

Exactly. I think Putin shot his load with this unilateral decision to start a another war OAITW r.2.0 Apr 2022 #33

Ukraine sources say 78 pieces of Russian equipment destroyed just today. CaptainTruth Apr 2022 #26

This was talked about on Nicolle, gab13by13 Apr 2022 #28

This is a big deal! I worry about what fresh hell awaits next week... liberalla Apr 2022 #29

The courage and tenacity of the Ukrainian fighters will be remembered Mysterian Apr 2022 #31

This! lunatica Apr 2022 #36

Russia: Its just a flesh wound! BootinUp Apr 2022 #37

I'm completely gobsmacked by this whole fustercluck! BobTheSubgenius Apr 2022 #40

I hope they don't increase their air raids and missile strikes IronLionZion Apr 2022 #41

It's clear the Russian military is losing heart in this fight, they know they've been lied to FakeNoose Apr 2022 #43

Hopefully... AmBlue Apr 2022 #45

They weren't supposed to fight back! Aussie105 Apr 2022 #50

Russians are laying mines on their way out of Kyev, Zelensky says: Liberty Belle Apr 2022 #51

Do you remember if the tank was in the east of Kyiv? RA breathed in irradiated dirt causing ... uponit7771 Apr 2022 #52

I sprinkleeninow Apr 2022 #54

Rt💕🤷‍♂️TY! Cha Apr 2022 #55

Russia really thought they could just drive in with their tanks and Ukraine would stand down. The Jungle 1 Apr 2022 #56

If there aren't any Russian soldiers left in the area sounds like it would be flying_wahini Apr 2022 #60