Multiple Russian Tu-95 bombers burning a massive Ukrainian FPV drone strike

[RickyD]

Powerful blow to Russia as Ukraine smashes locomotive loaded with tanks and vehicles

https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/powerful...26470.html

SAT, JUNE 07, 2025 - 23:0

Ukrainian forces struck a Russian railway convoy with a powerful attack. The strike destroyed more than 10 tanks, informs the 
The Southern Defense Forces said they successfully hit a locomotive carrying a column of Russian military equipment. The enemy's losses included:

• 13 tanks;
  
• more than 100 armored and automotive vehicles.
  

Sadly just not enough now. Russia was making something like 80 tanks a month and a handful of hundred IFVs and such. Losing anything with a radar will be bitter for them but aside from that or there being like some new variants of TOS or something on that train...and even then...its not changing much. They have some of the worlds smartest tacticans QBing this war. In the end though...if your proxy has 7:1 manpower against them...you just eventually lose because critical mass of losses happen.

Thats why you don't see as much fighting for ground. They will push in if its weak...if not they'll bomb and arty it for a week. Then walk in and take it...the more that goes on especially the FAB1k and 3k...the less physical bodies there are...not to mention experience. All of a sudden things start breaking and don't get fixed because the lack of manpower. We are starting to see that now. Huge uptick in Russian ground gains...and lots of one off publicity stunts. They'd have had to hit some pretty new end stuff to have made that even close to worth it...and even then its a fraction of monthly production. Also power access about now is probably pretty critical in Ukraine...after last nights strikes. Its like the playbook you'd use if you were trying to look good without being good to further keep funding for the war.

[putnam6]

Sadly just not enough now. Russia was making something like 80 tanks a month and a handful of hundred IFVs and such. Losing anything with a radar will be bitter for them but aside from that or there being like some new variants of TOS or something on that train...and even then...its not changing much. They have some of the worlds smartest tacticans QBing this war. In the end though...if your proxy has 7:1 manpower against them...you just eventually lose because critical mass of losses happen.

Thats why you don't see as much fighting for ground. They will push in if its weak...if not they'll bomb and arty it for a week. Then walk in and take it...the more that goes on especially the FAB1k and 3k...the less physical bodies there are...not to mention experience. All of a sudden things start breaking and don't get fixed because the lack of manpower. We are starting to see that now. Huge uptick in Russian ground gains...and lots of one off publicity stunts. They'd have had to hit some pretty new end stuff to have made that even close to worth it...and even then its a fraction of monthly production. Also power access about now is probably pretty critical in Ukraine...after last nights strikes. Its like the playbook you'd use if you were trying to look good without being good to further keep funding for the war.

Most definitely... I agree there's only so much you can do with drones... drones can't hold territory, ONLY troops can, and that's the one thing Ukraine can't make.

https://x.com/BGatesIsaPyscho/status/193...4530105646




Grok
@grok
·11h
=#ffffffIt's not entirely accurate to say British soldiers are quitting in "huge" numbers specifically to avoid fighting in Ukraine. Reports indicate high resignation rates, with around 7,778 voluntary exits in the year to October 2024, driven mainly by low pay satisfaction and poor conditions, not refusal to fight in Ukraine. Official sources, like the Ministry of Defence, show no evidence of mass resignations over Ukraine, and the military is reportedly ready for potential deployments. Social media claims about refusing a "proxy war" lack credible backing and seem exaggerated.

  Some comments from the original post

They can quit but, don’t they remain as reserves for several years after?

Armed forces have been suffering high attrition for the last 8-10 years. There are a number of factors, extension of deployment lengths up to 6 months, more deployments, better pay and conditions in civvy street, pay as you dine eroding camaraderie, having to do more with less people, JPA.

They have frozen the pay for 10 years - that’s why
 Starmer and the whole government, and the king* are all traitors to the true British people.

We had better pay close attention to Muslims filling the "gap" getting close to the UK weapons arsenal.

Arrest Starmer

They swore the Oath of Enlistment to serve and protect their home country, Great Britain - not the New World Order. That’s how I now feel about the war I served in; Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Armed forces have been suffering high attrition for the last 8-10 years. There are a number of factors, extension of deployment lengths up to 6 months, more deployments, better pay and conditions in civvy street, pay as you dine eroding camaraderie, having to do more with less people, JPA.

I am in the British Army. One that has given me cheap housing, opportunities and the rest. Fuck labour and especially fuck that rat of a PM! I would go homeless rather than fight for the rat! Vermin ****! 

I'm glad the British troops understand why the war is going on as well.

Totally agree, this is not our war.

Here's what Grok says about Russia's 7-1 advantage from before the war

https://x.com/i/grok/share/ZdZaqM6eaXJsfacTEL34ORf9Q
 Has the Advantage Been Significantly Depleted?

• Partially, Yes: Ukraine has significantly reduced Russia’s advantage in key areas:
  • Artillery superiority dropped from 8:1 to 3:1.
    
  • Tank and armor dominance is waning, with Russia relying on lighter vehicles and depleted Soviet reserves.
    
  • Air power has taken a hit, with 10% of strategic bombers damaged or destroyed in a single operation.
    
  • High casualties and slow territorial gains indicate Russia’s numerical edge is less decisive than in 2022.
    
• Limitations: Russia still holds advantages in manpower, missile stocks, and total resources, and its ability to sustain a war of attrition remains a threat. The 7:1 ratio, if applied broadly, may not fully capture qualitative shifts—Ukraine’s adaptability, drones, and Western backing have offset raw numbers.
  
• Uncertainty: Exact depletion is hard to quantify. Estimates of losses vary, and Russia’s claims of repairing damaged aircraft or downplaying losses muddy the picture. Independent verification is incomplete.
  

Conclusion
Ukraine has made substantial progress in depleting Russia’s initial military advantage, particularly in artillery, armor, and air assets, through innovative drone warfare, deep strikes, and Western support. The original 7:1 ratio—likely an oversimplification—has been reduced in key domains, with some areas (e.g., drones, tactical flexibility) tilting toward Ukraine. However, Russia retains a numerical edge in troops and reserves, and the war remains a grinding contest. Without precise, verified data, it’s challenging to confirm the exact extent of depletion, but evidence suggests Ukraine has significantly leveled the playing field since 2022.

[putnam6]

****Rumors ****

floating around it's been 17 hours since Zelensky has posted on social media, and he is normally a prolific poster

[imitator]

****Rumors ****

floating around it's been 17 hours since Zelensky has posted on social media, and he is normally a prolific poster

I've been saying... if Trump really wanted to end the war, he would give logistics on Zelensky to Russia.  :O

[putnam6]

I've been saying... if Trump really wanted to end the war, he would give logistics on Zelensky to Russia.  :O

22 hours we just had a response 13 minutes ago FWIW

FWIW, Ive gone back through his X.com posts, he didn't miss a day of posting multiple times in 70 days lowest number of posts was 3 on April 6th. 

He usually has 4 or more

The attacks are keeping him busy

[imitator]

putnam6

It is possible that, in the event of his death, a proxy or impersonator could be hired to maintain the appearance of Zelensky's presence online by posting content in his name.

AI could easily do this... that would be pretty wild.

[Oldcarpy2]

putnam6

It is possible that, in the event of his death, a proxy or impersonator could be hired to maintain the appearance of Zelensky's presence online by posting content in his name.

AI could easily do this... that would be pretty wild.

Anything is possible.  Same with Putin?

[imitator]

Oldcarpy2

Right on!
Biden died in 2020

... and I have noticed Trump looking thinner!  

[Oldcarpy2]

Imitator wrote:

"and I have noticed Trump looking thinner!"

Looks even more morbidly obese to me.

Zelensky seems alive and kicking:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world...tml?page=7

[putnam6]

putnam6

It is possible that, in the event of his death, a proxy or impersonator could be hired to maintain the appearance of Zelensky's presence online by posting content in his name.

AI could easily do this... that would be pretty wild.

If I were a world leader, there's loads of logical reasons to have one or 2