The Duran Podcast Logistics wins wars w/ Scott from Kalibrated
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Nov 10, 2025 In this discussion, Scott from Calibrated, a YouTube commentator focused on geopolitical and military analysis, explores the evolving dynamics of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He emphasizes the significance of logistics in warfare and assesses the precarious situation in Pokrovsk, suggesting it may be fundamentally encircled. Scott analyzes the rapid Russian advances in Zaporizhia, the strategic implications for Ukraine, and how shifts in drone coverage affect battlefield tactics. He also delves into the influence of US politics on the conflict's trajectory.
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Pokrovsk Is Effectively Encircled
- The Pokrovsk/Minyarad area is effectively encircled and logistics into the city are cut off.
- Limited troops remain with poor medical support, making the situation unsustainable.
Manpower And Drone Shortages Are Critical
- Ukraine lacks the trained manpower and drone operators needed to deblock large encirclements.
- Special-forces raids and helicopter insertions have failed under FPV-drone threat and depleted reserves.
Pokrovsk’s Strategic Value Is Logistical
- Pokrovsk is a logistics hub (rail, highways, high ground) whose fall opens wide agricultural areas to Russian advances.
- Once captured, the site will enable rapid Russian expansion into undefended rear areas.