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Liberty Belle

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51. Russians are laying mines on their way out of Kyev, Zelensky says:

Sat Apr 2, 2022, 12:05 AM

Apr 2022

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2022/04/01/zelensky-alleges-russian-troops-leaving-mines-dead-bodies/7431648871361/

Not a victory. Mining homes, buildings even dead bodies, according to Zelensky.

Also I saw a photo of a captured tank elsewhere today with a gas mask -- I fear Russia is preparing something terrible after pulling its owns troops temporarily out of harm's way.

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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