Russia and Ukraine flashpoint

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Ryuu96 said:

Without exaggeration, this is a very significant achievement. We’re likely looking at the loss of thousands of tons of explosive materials, shells, and rockets. In events of this magnitude, replacement can't be quick. I rarely comment on similar events, but definitely not today https://t.co/dy0M6yLHyh

— Tatarigami_UA (@Tatarigami_UA) September 18, 2024

Part of this relates to analysts constantly emphasizing the need to integrate these types of deep strikes into a broader "campaign" effort.

But a destroyed ammunition depot is a destroyed ammunition depot, period. There will be direct benefits to it either way. https://t.co/kNXEBSEoQL

— Fabian Hoffmann (@FRHoffmann1) September 18, 2024

A weird aspect of debate about whether or not the US and EU states will allow Ukrainians to use Western weapons for deep strike operations is the assumption that Kyiv would just sit and wait for debate in Brussels or DC to play out rather than start developing its own options https://t.co/9Z1UulCVuT

— Alexander Clarkson  (@APHClarkson) September 18, 2024

It may not have made major headlines, but it has certainly rattled Russian troops. The commander of the assault unit of the 110th Brigade, known by his nickname "Beliy," was arrested. The terrorist is regarded as a highly competent and successful commander, with notable… pic.twitter.com/OZAxjIUDG2

— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated) September 18, 2024

The Investigative Committee of Armenia stated that an "attempt to usurp power through a coup" had been prevented in the country

The security agency claims that members of the group of conspirators traveled to Rostov-on-Don, where they allegedly underwent training at the base… pic.twitter.com/XHAxhC9qYt

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) September 18, 2024

CSTO creates threats for Armenia’s existence and statehood, says PM Pashinyan - ARMENPRESS Armenian News Agency

It's quite possible that the U.S. military helped Ukraine develop its own missle, in order to teach it to fish.  So that more important things such as Patriots could be given.  

Bravo, Ukraine.