Russia's War of Aggression: Why Putin's Tactics Haven't Worked So Far | tagesschau.de
[...]
So far, Russia has not been able to completely eliminate Ukraine's air defenses - with fatal consequences: Ukraine claims to have shot down two Russian transport aircraft in the night from Friday to Saturday alone, in which special forces were allegedly brought inland. ...
There also seem to be problems with the supply of the advancing troop units. Videos show burnt-out Russian military transports that were supposed to deliver supplies. In addition, there are increasing reports of Russian tanks being left without fuel.
[...]
However, the fact that Ukraine has actually taken prisoners is shown by various videos in which Russian soldiers are shown. The Russian prisoners declare that they were forced to fight against the Ukrainians. One even claims that he is ready to fight Russia now. Whether the prisoners made these statements voluntarily may be doubted.
[...]
The attacks of the Russians on the major cities of Ukraine, the reports of civilian casualties probably increase the motivation to defend themselves against the invaders - by all means. While the Russian attackers have little to gain, the Ukrainians have everything to lose.
[...]
... Despite Putin's indirect threat of nuclear war, various NATO states have announced arms deliveries to Ukraine. In addition, the sanctions are to be tightened.
Hackers from the Anonymous movement have also declared war on the Russian government – and paralyzed numerous government sites. A disgrace for the Kremlin.
[...]
In The Russian state media, a completely distorted picture of the events is drawn, which has less and less in common with reality: there is no talk of war, there are no reports of Russian victims, allegedly there is no fighting in Kiev at all, but only in Donbass.
Many Russians are still convinced that there are no Killed Russians. A ticking time bomb until the building of lies of the government and the state media collapses. Although Putin controls his propaganda channels as
weapons in the information war, in the age of social media, total control of information is hardly possible.
[...]
So far, Ukraine has at least been able to slow down the Russian advance. But what follows from Russia's hitherto ineffective strategy? Perhaps Putin will intensify the attacks, strike even more ruthlessly. For example, Russia could move on to large-scale air strikes to limit its own losses.
In addition, videos show military transports in Belarus to the west, to the border area with Poland. Putin had already threatened: Anyone who stands in his way would have to reckon with unprecedented consequences. The pressure on the Russian president is growing - but that he gives in is likely to be ruled out. Rather, he is counting on a further escalation.
️Air raid alert in Rivne region & Lutsk.
