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@GeoPoIiticTruthTalk CNN script - Desertion and insubordination are becoming the main problem of the Ukrainian Armed Forces
One of the unit's commanders said that most of the mobilized soldiers are trying to escape from the front, CNN writes
"They go to their positions once, and if they survive, they never come back. They either abandon their positions, or refuse to go into battle, or try to find a way to leave the army," he added.
In the first four months of 2024 alone, Ukrainian prosecutors opened criminal cases against nearly 19,000 soldiers who either abandoned their posts or deserted.
Ukrainian commanders say reinforcements are few and far between, leaving troops exhausted and demoralized. The situation is particularly dire among infantry units near Pokrovsk, with some wondering why they were sent to Kursk when chaos reigns on the eastern front.
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so similar: The Ardennes Offensive, also known as the *Battle of the Bulge*, was Germany's last major offensive on the Western Front during World War II. Launched on December 16, 1944, the operation aimed to split the Allied forces, capture the critical port of Antwerp, and encircle and destroy several Allied armies. Adolf Hitler hoped this surprise attack would force the Allies to negotiate a peace favorable to Germany. Despite initial success due to the element of surprise and poor weather that grounded Allied air support, the offensive quickly stalled. The Allies, led by General Eisenhower, regrouped and launched a counteroffensive, pushing the Germans back. The battle, which lasted until late January 1945, was a catastrophic failure for Germany, resulting in severe losses in manpower, tanks, and supplies, further weakening the Wehrmacht and hastening the end of the war.
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CNN: Two and half years of Russia’s grinding offensive have decimated many Ukrainian units. Reinforcements are few and far between, leaving some soldiers exhausted and demoralized. The situation is particularly dire among infantry units near Pokrovsk and elsewhere on the eastern front line, where Ukraine is struggling to stop Russia’s creeping advances. “Not all mobilized soldiers are leaving their positions, but the majority are. When new guys come here, they see how difficult it is. They see a lot of enemy drones, artillery and mortars,” “They go to the positions once and if they survive, they never return. They either leave their positions, refuse to go into battle, or try to find a way to leave the army,” one unit commander currently fighting in Pokrovsk told CNN.
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@John-jw6xo National Interest.
The use of Abrams tanks has proven ineffective due to Russian drones and anti-tank systems like the Kornet missile. "Kornet warheads can penetrate even Abrams armor, causing significant damage," and "the drones and anti-tank systems deployed by the Russians are more effective than the Ukrainians want to admit," the article states.
Another factor is the AFU's lack of experience with such tanks. "Despite their bravery, the Ukrainians lack proper training and an understanding of how to use armor in battle," the publication notes.
"The arrival of the Abrams did not create the strategic breakthrough many had hoped for, instead highlighting the need to rethink modern tank warfare tactics," concludes the article.
In a separate piece about Bradley IFVs, published the same day, the magazine reports that they have performed better tactically than the Abrams.
However, Ukraine has lost more than 68 of the 186 Bradleys sent. The publication attributes most of the losses to the improper use of the Bradleys due to insufficient training for Ukrainian troops.
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@TeunisMarinus so similar: The Ardennes Offensive, also known as the *Battle of the Bulge*, was Germany's last major offensive on the Western Front during World War II. Launched on December 16, 1944, the operation aimed to split the Allied forces, capture the critical port of Antwerp, and encircle and destroy several Allied armies. Adolf Hitler hoped this surprise attack would force the Allies to negotiate a peace favorable to Germany. Despite initial success due to the element of surprise and poor weather that grounded Allied air support, the offensive quickly stalled. The Allies, led by General Eisenhower, regrouped and launched a counteroffensive, pushing the Germans back. The battle, which lasted until late January 1945, was a catastrophic failure for Germany, resulting in severe losses in manpower, tanks, and supplies, further weakening the Wehrmacht and hastening the end of the war.
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@mistressofeconomicinvincib7017 Das ist fantastish LOL The German press during the Ardennes offensive, following the strict propaganda of the Nazi regime, presented this operation as a large and successful offensive that was supposed to change the course of the war in favor of Germany. State media, such as the newspaper Völkischer Beobachter and other Nazi-controlled publications, spread reports about the "brilliant victories" and "strategic successes" of the German army in the Ardennes.
The main focus was on the fact that German troops unexpectedly broke through the Allied defenses and allegedly achieved serious tactical successes. The courage and professionalism of the German soldiers were emphasized, as well as the importance of this offensive for the further conduct of the war. Newspapers wrote about the possibility of turning the tide of the war, creating a false impression in society that the operation would be key to Germany's victory.
However, as the offensive faltered and the Allies launched counterattacks, the German press gradually reduced the intensity of positive publications, avoiding mentioning the growing problems and losses. Propaganda continued to keep the Germans under illusions about possible success until the very end of the war, even when it became clear that the operation had failed.
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@mistressofeconomicinvincib7017 In April 1945, as Nazi Germany faced imminent collapse, the German press, tightly controlled by Nazi propaganda, continued to maintain a facade of resistance and defiance. Major newspapers like "Völkischer Beobachter" still spoke of an "inevitable victory" and the heroism of German soldiers, despite Allied forces approaching Berlin from the west and the Red Army closing in from the east. The press emphasized myths of "miracle weapons" (*Wunderwaffe*) that were supposed to turn the tide in Germany’s favor at the last moment and echoed Hitler's claims that the enemy would be stopped. There were calls for total mobilization and continued resistance, but little mention of the dire reality—encirclement, bombings, and the enemy's advance. As the end neared, the rhetoric became increasingly desperate, urging self-sacrifice and a fight to the last German, reflecting the regime's collapse and moral decline.
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@mistressofeconomicinvincib7017 so similar: The Ardennes Offensive, also known as the *Battle of the Bulge*, was Germany's last major offensive on the Western Front during World War II. Launched on December 16, 1944, the operation aimed to split the Allied forces, capture the critical port of Antwerp, and encircle and destroy several Allied armies. Adolf Hitler hoped this surprise attack would force the Allies to negotiate a peace favorable to Germany. Despite initial success due to the element of surprise and poor weather that grounded Allied air support, the offensive quickly stalled. The Allies, led by General Eisenhower, regrouped and launched a counteroffensive, pushing the Germans back. The battle, which lasted until late January 1945, was a catastrophic failure for Germany, resulting in severe losses in manpower, tanks, and supplies, further weakening the Wehrmacht and hastening the end of the war.
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