Posts by Wyatt Mingji Lim
[ Battle of Bakhmut ] Bakhmut semi-encircled as Russian forces attacks Yahidne in the north
Update from the Bakhmut Front: Ukrainian Defense Ministry reported that Russian forces are now attack the area of Yahidne, one of the 3 settlements around Bakhmut that DPA points out as the vital settlement that will decide the fate of Bakhmut. With Pidhorodne fallen to the Russians, Ivanivske being the 3rd of the 3 “keys”…
Read More[ Zaporizhzhia Front ] Russia captured 5 settlements in Super Duper Uber Zaporizhzhia Offensive
Update from the Zaporizhzhia Front: The Zaporizhzhia Line has now developed into the Zaporizhzhia Front as the Russian forces pressed on, on their major offensive on the western half of the defense line. Russian forces over the past 24 hours captured Lobkove, Shcherbaky Mali, Novoandriivka, Novodanylivka, Mala Tokmachka. With fighting continuing at Stepove, Bilohirya and…
Read MoreIran wants in on Russia-backed Turkey-Syria peace talks; while Turkey playing all sides
Update from Syria: Turkey-Syria relationship is thawing fast, as the Defense Ministers of Turkey, Russia and Syria had trilateral talks in Moscow on December 28, 2022. This paved the way for the high level talks between the Foreign Ministers of Turkey and Syria – and perhaps, eventually a face to face meeting between the Turkey’s…
Read More[ Analysis ] Siversk Front at risk in major pincer, as Russia attacks Vasyukivka and Serebryanka
Update from the Bakhmut Front: Russian forces reportedly made huge advance towards Vasyukivka, a move that threatens to cut off the entire southern resupply route/road that feeds the entire of Siversk Front. If it cuts, the Ukrainian forces at Siversk Front can only depend on the roads in the north, via Zakitne and along the…
Read MorePreparing for WW3: Russia to expand military by 150%; 1 million to 1.5 million strong!
Russia suddenly announced the plan to expand the military size from the current 1 million by 50% to 1.5 million strong. Most if not all of these troops will be contract soldiers (professionals/regulars) and unlikely to include the mobilized troops. Significant plans includes having exclusive military inter-branch strategic territorial formations in Moscow and Leningrad districts…
Read MoreRussia’s Super Duper Uber Winter Offensive – Where will Russia invade from next?
There are many talks, predictions and analysis by everyone on how Russia will do it’s winter offensive. Or would it even happen? And with the change in leadership structure for the Russian Special Military Operation, the winter offensive is looking really likely to happen soon. DPA believe the 3 deputy commanders of the SMO will…
Read MoreRussia to escalate Ukraine military operations??? Valery Gerasimov take over command from Surovikin
Russia Defense Minister, Sergei Shoigu announce change of leadership in the Russian Special Military Operation in Ukraine, replacing Surovikin with his direct superior, Valery Gerasimov – with Surovikin becoming one of the 3 deputies under him. This may be a signal that Russia is likely to escalate the military operation with the appointment of an…
Read More[ Battle of Soledar ] Encirclement of Ukraine troops; retreat road threatened @ Silj & Krasnopolivka
Update from the Bakhmut Front: Russian forces advanced quickly in Soledar, capturing the hospital and Salt Mine No.4, as such, closing the retreat route of any Ukrainian forces currently still fighting in the city center. Ukrainian forces currently only holding 15-20% of Soledar, mainly on the western side around Salt Mine No.7. Encircled Ukrainian forces…
Read More[ Bakhmut Front ] Ukraine Soledar and North Bakhmut lines collapsing; Analysis of what is happening!
Update from the Bakhmut Front: Rumors are flying about all across both Pro-Russian and Pro-Ukrainian sphere, of an imminent collapse of Ukrainian lines north of Bakhmut and a withdrawal from Soledar. All signs seemed to indicate the total collapse of the defensive lines, and mass evacuations of forces is currently happening at Krasna Hora and…
Read More[ Israel-Palestine ] Gaza rocket fail; 40yr prisoner released; clashes at Kafr Dan, Nablus & Dheisha
5/1: Israel freed longest-serving Palestinian prisoner of 40 years – received heroes welcome in his hometown of Ara “One of Israel’s longest serving Palestinian prisoners went free on Thursday after completing a 40-year sentence, as members of the new right-wing government called for him to be stripped of his citizenship. Karim Younis, 60, was convicted…
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