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Me 15 mins ago in my DFW backyard

Some details on the latest HIMARS attack on Russian rail lines supplying Kherson. Reportedly 40 rail cars totalled plus 80 dead and 200 wounded. Apparently a single track line makes it easy to hit. Well even easier for Mr. HIMARS. Also on that feed is the glorious sign that the BOMC is in full effect. Don't know which magnificent bastard created this but they deserve the next round.

OK everybody on the dance floor. This is my new jam.

Uh oh looks like Ruskies figured out how pallets can fix their logistics problems....of shipping their dead.

Short video of a Ukrainian family talking about how surprised the occupiers were about basic amenities.

Clearly this is the new training program for Chechen Tik Tok soldiers. Next week they get to practice with guns vs street lights.

Don't think this one has been posted yet. This is the type of conviction we need to see this through. Also wish the Western leaders would do some analysis of the overall economic impact of this war and the contrast between any type of Russian victories vs Ukrainian victories vs pre war status quo. Ideally numbers would indicate how destructive and costly any war can be, especially this one which can have multiple significant domino effects with food security and energy costs. Various Russian win scenarios could see some short term economic stability but long term what are the actual costs for tying to much European energy needs to a regime that has no shame exploiting any type of advantage? Plus now we would have to factor in additional security costs with the return of the cold war. Instead of being content with making bank as a major petro state, siphoning off billions to fund the various yacht clubs, Putin's ego couldn't stand a "diminished" Russia and started a war based upon greed and power. Compare to Ukrainian win scenarios, where yes, there would be some huge rebuilding costs but the long term implications could be big if they retain their O&G and mineral rights. Given some time as well as non-interference by Russia, the Ukrainians could eventually help fill part of that role of energy provider for the rest of the Europe without those risks of being tied to a totalitarian state pushing a 19th century imperialistic ideology. I know that not everyone is as morally convinced as Stoltenberg or as most of us on this thread but illustrating the long term economic costs could help sway others to stay firm.

Love when the HIMARS GO BOOM!

Found an English translation for that lovely Italian rant posted by Miller. Love it when propagandists get called out on their very own medium.

I wonder if there are some Russian fans watching their offensive coordinator continuing with same playbook from 1944, seeing their forces getting decimated by precise long range strikes and all they can do is scream, "TURN THE PAGE FREDOVICH!"

My Mt. Rushmore of most punchable faces at the moment is: Putin, Lavrov, Kadyrov, and Solovyov. I think we could fund the entire rebuilding Ukraine budget by setting up a punching booth where these assholes get slugged for a $1 per swing.

Usually I'm set at 76 but I'm doing my part and just turned it up to 78.

Gotta love this line: "Our military can't be satisfied with a second place at the mental disability contest." Congrats Putin for going for the gold!

Congrats to Russia for wanting to sanction themselves?

Video was bugged out for me but found this other copy. Watch to the end, best kind of 4th of July fireworks. Burn Ruskies burn!

Thanks, pretty fair view of the current struggle. Here is a link to an article by Pomorenko which gives some more details on the action in the Donbass. Hoping that UA can stand firm in Lysychansk and rely on some of the terrain advantages but the Russian push from the south is a concern. https://kyivindependent.com/national/as-ukraine-withdraws-from-sievierodonetsk-battle-of-donbas-enters-next-phase

At least Napoleon got to burn Moscow to the ground before his entire army disintegrated. Putin could take his and lose to yours and then take yours and lose to his. Top notch coach right there.

With that much aid, Ukraine is going to be giving Russia more than the tip.

Putin's wallet is taking a major hit: https://www.ft.com/content/8cbfc961-cf57-4c71-96ca-bb144c6dd676 Gazprom shares plunge 25% after dividend blocked Gazprom lost a quarter of its market value on Thursday after the Russian state-backed group said investors had blocked plans to pay a large dividend. “The shareholders decided that in the current situation it is not advisable to pay dividends based on the 2021 results,” said deputy chief executive Famil Sadygov. The company’s biggest shareholder is the Russian state, which directly holds a 38 per cent stake with an additional 12 per cent owned by two other state companies. The stock plunge on Thursday prompted Moscow’s stock exchange to halt trading of the group’s shares. Gazprom’s board recommended a dividend of Rbs52.53 in May on the back of soaring gas prices, as its 2021 net profit hit an all-time high of Rbs2tn. The recommendation would have meant a record payout of Rbs1.2tn, or $22.8bn at the current exchange rate. Gazprom announced its new dividend policy in 2019, with the plan to pay out 50 per cent of profits by 2022 — a decision that quickly made it the biggest company by market capitalisation in Russia. The shareholder rejection of the payout marks the first time since 1998 the company has not paid a dividend. Stock in several other Russian energy groups also dropped on Thursday morning on expectations their boards may follow suit. Russia’s top oil producer Rosneft lost nearly 7 per cent in early trading hours on Thursday, Rosseti power distribution company shed 5 per cent in share value, third-largest producer Surgutneftegas dropped nearly 3 per cent, and Transneft pipeline operator lost 2 per cent. State-owned Sberbank, Russia’s top lender, also announced on Thursday it would not pay dividends for last year, prompting a 5 per cent fall in the company’s shares. Gazprom’s dividend news comes as the company reduces gas supplies to customers in Europe, including Germany’s Uniper, which issued a profit warning on Thursday. While Gazprom’s sales have been falling, dropping almost 30 per cent year on year in the first half of 2022, soaring gas prices have helped it offset the losses.

I thought sanctions weren't working? How do you like them apples, Vlad?

Millions/Billions whatever calculus you want to use, the point is that even in the most optimistic scenarios Russia has a hefty arsenal of glow in the dark scented candles to gift out to the west.