Kherson: What Happens Next? – Russian Ops in Ukraine Update September 6, 2022

Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for September 6, 2022

– While fighting continues around Kherson, it remains positional, signifying the end of Kiev’s long-planned offensive;

– Western sources continue citing factors they believe limit Russian operations consistent with flawed Western thinking regarding Russian military capabilities stretching back to 2014-2015;

– Elements of Ukraine’s Kherson offensive appear inspired by lessons “learned” from fighting in the Donbass in 2014-2015;

– Fighting around Kherson depends on pontoon bridges on both sides, affording neither a clear advantage in terms of the means of logistics;

– Ukrainians involved in the “offensive” note they do not have the armor, artillery, or airpower to succeed;

Kherson: What Happens Next? – Russian Ops in Ukraine Update September 6, 2022 via The New Atlas

West’s Media U-Turn in Ukraine as Reality Sets In

The Western media is now preparing their audiences for the disappointing reality of Ukraine’s loss on the battlefield. In order to do so, they are shifting the blame onto Ukraine and their apparent ability to conceal the truth from Western intelligence agencies, Western politicians, and the Western media itself.

West’s Media U-Turn in Ukraine as Reality Sets In

References:

Ukraine’s position has ‘worsened’ in fight for Severodonetsk

High-tech Western Weapons Pose Challenge for Untrained Ukrainian Soldiers

U.S. Lacks a Clear Picture of Ukraine’s War Strategy, Officials Say

Raytheon chief warns of delays in replenishing Stinger missile stocks

The CEO of Raytheon Technologies told investors Tuesday that the company won’t be able to ramp up production of Stinger missiles until 2023, due to a lack of parts and materials for the weapons that Western allies have rushed to Ukraine.

Thousands of Stinger anti-aircraft missiles have been pulled from stocks across Europe and the United States and sent to Ukraine, but as yet there is no solid plan to replenish the stocks for the countries that donated them.

Raytheon chief warns of delays in replenishing Stinger missile stocks