With Russia outgunning Ukraine’s artillery at an estimated 15-1 it looks like the main tool for halting Russia’s advance is about to start running at marginal effectiveness. Ukraine’s main industrial hubs are either already occupied, have incredibly difficult issues with supply lines, or have sustained physical damage, and artillery has been one of Ukraine’s most effective tools at slowing the Russian advance. The fact that Ukraine is simply using this ammunition faster than the west is willing to donate and faster than Ukraine’s domestic production can keep up with does not bode well for their ability to mount a meaningful defense for much longer. The last aid package passed by the US bought Ukraine only about 2 weeks worth of artillery shells.
dumb question but is Russia advancing? they've been awful static on the megathread map, and mostly secured modest goals.
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looking at the map closer and with this context im.wondering why we're not talking about a desperate ukrainian retreat... are they not trying to withdraw?
To the last Ukrainian, baby
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It's subtle, but there's little bumps around the western border of Donbass where the front line is starting to enclose the main bulk of the Ukranian front lines. If they manage to encircle those armies it's basically game over.