Ukraine: The Latest

Breakthrough in Washington as vote beckons on Ukraine aid package & Kyiv accuses Moscow of planning 'false flag' at nuclear power plant

Apr 16, 2024
David, Dominic, and Francis discuss the upcoming US House vote on Ukraine aid, Russia-Ukraine relations, and security concerns. They also joke about a wardrobe mishap and promote their podcast.
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INSIGHT

Russian Advances and Ukrainian Resistance

  • Russia targets 13 Ukrainian Oblasts, focusing advances near Siversk, Avdivka, and west Donetsk city.
  • Ukrainian forces regain positions in southwestern Novo Mikaleevka amidst ammunition shortages.
INSIGHT

Upcoming Offensive and Resource Disparity

  • Ukraine anticipates a major Russian offensive in late May or early June, expecting difficulty without Western aid.
  • Russian forces focus efforts west of Bakhmut towards Chasiv Yar.
ANECDOTE

Drone Warfare Impact

  • Drone warfare creates a 4-kilometer gap between forces, making mechanized assaults challenging.
  • Approximately 100 drones from both sides operate within a 10-kilometer radius, creating a dense airspace.
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