The Duran Podcast ATACMS into Russia. Kursk cauldron KNOCKOUT to Ukraine
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Dec 12, 2024 The discussion kicks off with a detailed analysis of a recent attack on Russia's Rostov region and its military repercussions. Underreported military engagements, including significant strikes and their casualty rates, reveal the tense dynamics at play. The conversation delves into the effectiveness of ATACMS strikes, questioning their actual impact. With Russian advances threatening Ukraine's defenses, the urgency of the crisis deepens. Finally, they explore the precarious military situation in Kursk, where Ukrainian forces face severe encirclement.
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Repeated Strikes and Predicted Retaliation
- Russia experienced its third ATACMS strike, and fourth including Storm Shadow missiles, in pre-2014 territory.
- The collective West media predicts Russia will retaliate with an Oreshnik missile strike within Ukraine.
Russia's Multifaceted Retaliation
- Following prior attacks, Russia retaliated not only with the Oreshnik strike but also by destroying HIMARS launchers and targeting personnel allegedly involved.
- Western media largely ignored these additional retaliations.
Ineffective but Provocative Strikes
- The latest ATACMS strike targeted Taganrog, a strategically important port city far from previous targets near Kursk.
- Despite the expensive missiles, Russia claims minimal damage, suggesting the strikes' ineffectiveness.