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kEiThZ
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It's attacks on mostly civilian used infrastructure and disproportionate to the threat. So yes, it does. And some are calling it a war crime.
'An act against humanity': EU condemns attack on Nova Kakhovka dam
The attack on the Nova Kakhovka dam, in southern Ukraine, has been met with shock and outrage across Europe. #EuropeNews
That said, these are called conventions for a reason. A convention is something you agree to. Not something that can really be enforced. And this war is showing the limits of international law when a major power can act with complete impunity and doesn't really care about humanitarian concerns. I mean, this is just one amongst a pattern of infrastructure attacks that largely aim to harm Ukrainian civilians.
Russian attacks on Ukrainian health workers, hospitals amount to war crimes: report - National | Globalnews.ca
New data is shining a light on the impacts of Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian health-care facilities and workers – atrocities that human rights advocates say amount to war crimes.
globalnews.ca
kEiThZ
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Russians Are Unraveling Before Our Eyes
A wave of fresh humiliations has the Kremlin struggling to control the narrative.
foreignpolicy.com
Nato members may send troops to Ukraine, warns former alliance chief
Security guarantees and membership path needed at Nato summit to avoid escalation, says Anders Rasmussen
www.theguardian.com
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Towered
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It's astonishing how many "red lines" have been crossed since this conflict began. The following things were all at some point considered "impossible":Russians Are Unraveling Before Our Eyes
A wave of fresh humiliations has the Kremlin struggling to control the narrative.
Nato members may send troops to Ukraine, warns former alliance chief
Security guarantees and membership path needed at Nato summit to avoid escalation, says Anders Rasmussen
Sending lethal aid
Sending mid range artillery
Sending long range missles
Sending tanks
Sending jet fighters (currently in process)
Sending troops (according to the article above, this is becoming a possibility)
It seems that Western governments are finally accepting the harsh reality that nothing but a comprehensive Russian defeat in Ukraine is an acceptable outcome. I fully agree with this. No compromises with terrorist states. No negotiation. Only utter military defeat.
kEiThZ
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"Tonight is the night of nights" was the speech given to the soldiers of the US Army's airborne forces before they boarded the planes for Normandy. Ukrainian officers are quoting that speech tonight.
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Towered
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Tokmak has been an obvious strategic location for an offensive for a long time, so I guess I'm a bit surprised that they're not going for a more "surprising" spot for a main attack axis.
kEiThZ
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The only rail line in the south that connects to Crimea runs through Tokamak. If they break that line, Russian logistics will be in real trouble. They can also pivot from there to take Melitopol and Berdyansk. They'd also be in a good position to isolate the Zaporizhia NPP. They are going for gold here.
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kEiThZ
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Recommend following Prof. Mike Martin of King's College. I think he does a solid job with his crayon mapping to explain what is going on.
Also, good summary from The Economist:
www.economist.com
Also, good summary from The Economist:
Ukraine’s counter-offensive is gathering pace
It is testing Russian defences along the 1,000km front
kEiThZ
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kEiThZ
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Good news this morning.... Reports that the first Russian lines have been breached. Two more to go. Third one looks formidable.
kEiThZ
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I can't even explain how crazy this is. Ukraine just took out the headquarters of the entire command of Russian forces in Southern Ukraine. Putin visited the generals there for Easter. If they actually knocked off the generals and staff officers, their forces could be running around like a chicken with no head.
Northern Light
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Trudeau and Freeland were in Ukraine for visit with Zelensky this week.
Some announcements coming out of it:
Some announcements coming out of it:
lenaitch
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And we've apparently seized, "on behalf of Ukraine", the Antonov 124 that's been parked at Pearson for the past several months. It was still there as of about 2 hours ago when I drove by. Some news sites are saying that Ukraine plans to put it in service to airlift supplies into the country. I'm not sure that's a great idea. Besides, given that it has been parked for so long, it will need a lot airworthiness checks by techs certified on the aircraft before it can go wheels up.
kEiThZ
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It's a rather disappointing commitment. From, "Canada's back!" to, "Sorry. We can't match the Netherlands or Denmark.". Better than nothing. But this is so underwhelming. Especially in the context of having a Ukrainian Canadian Deputy PM.
Even if we don't have a lot of stock to share, the least they could have done is start making multi-year commitments for stuff that Canada builds. Like the Roshel or GDLS vehicles. They could have offered to pitch in with Europeans or Americans to fund arms or ammunition purchases. Those kind of actions at least send a message to Putin. Imagine the message sent when we basically make token efforts and basically leave it all to the Americans. At least the Europeans understand this now.
There's no need to worry. They won't be allowed to takeoff without an airworthiness check. Transport Canada is just as interested in not having a giant crater in Mississauga as you are.
As for using it to ferry supplies. I don't think they mean into Ukraine directly. I imagine it will be based in a bordering country like Poland or at the joint NATO Heavy Airlift Wing in Hungary and contribute to the airlift pool. Could even qualify a Canadian pilot or two with the second option. That would be very cool.
DSC
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Do you think that Canada (or any country) just lets planes take off without proper checks? Time to put your tin hat away.