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Leak Shows Zelensky, in Private, Contemplated Bold Attacks Inside Russia
by John Hudson and Isabelle Khurshudyan
May 13, 2023

Introduction:
(The Washington Post) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has won the trust of Western governments by refusing to use the weapons they provide for attacks inside Russia and prioritizing the targeting of Russian forces inside Ukraine’s borders.

But behind closed doors, Ukraine’s leader has proposed going in a more audacious direction — occupying Russian villages to gain leverage over Moscow, bombing a pipeline that transfers Russian oil to Hungary, a NATO member, and privately pining for long-range missiles to hit targets inside Russia’s borders, according to classified U.S. intelligence documents detailing his internal communications with top aides and military leaders.

The documents, which have not been previously disclosed, are part of a broader leak of U.S. secrets circulated on the Discord messaging platform and obtained by The Washington Post. They reveal a leader with aggressive instincts that sharply contrast with his public-facing image as the calm and stoic statesman weathering Russia’s brutal onslaught. The insights were gleaned through intercepted digital communications, providing a rare look at Zelensky’s deliberations amid Russian missile barrages, infrastructure attacks and war crimes.

The Pentagon, where senior U.S. military leaders were briefed on the matters outlined in the leaked documents, did not dispute the authenticity of the materials.

In some cases, Zelensky is seen restraining the ambitions of his subordinates; in several others, he is the one proposing risky military actions.

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Xyls wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 4:27 am Appears there is some sort of counterattack by Ukraine going on in Bakhmut right now and Russians are losing positions.
ibm9000 wrote: Fri May 12, 2023 12:38 pm ...
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Maybe, you should check the integrity of your Visegrad24, maybe the size of their arrows...
In the past, their "news" tended to happen never or in the future.
Corroborating reports:
(The Drive) After months of fighting in and around the besieged city of Bakhmut, Ukrainian forces have retaken ground on the city’s flanks as a Russian unit made a hasty retreat.

In its latest assessment, the Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyOfWar) noted signs indicate local Ukrainian counterattacks to the northwest and southwest of the city, retaking about 17 square kilometers. In the north, Ukrainian forces advanced along the Berkhivka reservoir. At the same time, Ukrainians pushed south out of Ivanivske.
See this link for article and related Twitter feeds: https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/u ... ts-flanks
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Corroborating reports:
Good thing someone waited for them... and no one said that Ukraine has won the war, again.
Well, there was a mention of collapse...
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Ukraine war: Kyiv hit by 'exceptionally dense' missile and drone attack

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The Ukrainian capital Kyiv has been targeted by further Russian air attacks, described by one official as "exceptional in density".

Ukraine said all 18 missiles were shot down and footage showed air defences destroying targets over the city.

At least three people were injured during the barrage, which used both drones and missiles, officials said.

Russia has stepped up its air campaign in recent weeks, ahead of an expected Ukrainian offensive in the south.

The air raid alert sounded at around 02:30 local time (23:30 GMT Monday) and was lifted two hours later in the eighth attack to hit the capital this month.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65606385


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Readers should be cautios about taking at face value allegations that have the potential to spread disinformation.
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Ukraine Says It Shot Down Kinzhal Missiles
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Ukraine Shoots Down Six Hypersonic Missiles Fired by Russia--Kyiv
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Ukraine's air defenses shot down six Russian hypersonic missiles as Moscow launched a fresh wave of strikes overnight, according to Kyiv.

Russia launched 18 missile strikes across Ukraine at about 3.30 a.m. local time on Tuesday, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces said in a post to social media.

Six Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic missiles were launched from Russian MiG-31K jets, Ukraine's military said, as well as nine Kalibr missiles from vessels in the Black Sea. Several other missiles, including the land-based, short-range Iskander-M, were also fired at Ukrainian targets, Ukrainian authorities said in an update.

"All 18 missiles were destroyed by the forces and means of air defense of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine," Ukraine's military said.
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...according to Kyiv.
Source: Kyiv.
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ibm9000 wrote: Tue May 16, 2023 8:47 pm
...according to Kyiv.
Source: Kyiv.
Lol :lol:
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