Russian special military operation in Ukraine #55

The consequences of the TPP hit from the horse's mouth, so to speak.

No hiding places now

Missile attack on the territory of Ukraine on April 11: details

Tu-95MS missile carriers and Geran-2 loitering ammunition hit many targets, including both military and infrastructure/energy facilities.

What objects were hit?

Tripolye (Kyiv region). Trypilska Thermal Power Plant.

Kharkov, CHPP-3.

Kharkov, plant named after. Malysheva, workshop No. 510 and building No. 400.

Chuguev (Kharkov region). Central warehouse of engineering ammunition of military unit A-2467.

Kharkov, Turboatom plant. Foundry shop and KEMZ building.

Stry (Lviv region), gas collection point No. 2.

Susk (Rivne region). 1448th Central Artillery Weapons Base.

Chervonograd (Lviv region). 72nd separate mechanization battalion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Chervonograd (Lviv region), substation “Chervonograd-2” 110/35/6 kV.

Odessa, substation 330/110/10 kV “Usatovo”.

It is noteworthy that during attacks on electricity generation facilities, eyewitnesses recorded multiple arrivals, as in the case of the recent finishing off of the Dnieper Hydroelectric Power Station. Indirectly, this indicates that the Russian Aerospace Forces have been tasked with completely destroying or critically damaging ALL large non-nuclear generation facilities on the territory of Ukraine.

Taking into account the fact that the attacks on Ukraine’s energy system are systemic in nature (and some facilities, such as CHPP-3 and substations in Odessa, have been hit not for the first time), the cumulative effect of a sharp shortage of electricity generation may appear in the near future.

Military chronicle

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Approximate routes of today's 404 attacks.

[Missile attack using Kh-101/555 cruise missiles, Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and attack UAVs.

At about 00:30, 9 Tu-95MS strategists took off from the Olenya AB.

At 03:40 9x Tu-95MS reached the launch lines in the area of Engels, Saratov region.

Also, the Russian Federation attracted 6 MiG-31K aircraft from the Savasleika AB, the launches were carried out from the Tambom region.

In total, the attack involved:

- 20x KRPB X-101/555.
- 6x X-47M2 “Dagger”.
- 40x UAV "Shahed".

As a result, the Ukrainian air defense was destroyed:

- 16x KRPB X-101/555.
- 39x UAV "Shahed".

*excluding Iskander-M/K and Kh-59 ballistic missiles.

The missiles went to the target (Lvov and Kiev regions) almost in a straight line with a partial change in the direction of movement, without maneuvers.

The Russian Federation probably involved the same 9 aircraft in the missile attack, which carried out charging on March 31, and were subsequently redeployed to the Olenya AB, Murmansk region]

This says gas storage was hit, but why use Kinzhal for that. Maybe something else?

8 MiG-31s struck with hypersonic "Daggers" at a strategic target near the border with Poland, the Poles raised fighters.

All Daggers from three sides and 4 X-101 missiles attacked a target in the Stryi area of the Lviv region.

It is reported that the target was a strategic gas storage facility.

https://t.me/vicktop55/2369

Because those are giant underground storages Ukro is full of.
Those make a reserve for EU transfer.
Kinzhal is just the right tool to punch a hole.

wouldn't it be wiser for them to use sams and ack ack guns (I like the term ack ack) instead of buildings to intercept Russian weapons?

Would be just half the fun. 


Those western MSM shills must be really braindead.
Without conscience, too.
After each Russian missile/drone assault they scream about a handful of injured people.
Some unlucky dead from time to time.
Then they switch to Palestine and shrug their shoulders about 20 dead children after an
israeli strike. "October 7th". 

ALAMO wrote:Because those are giant underground storages Ukro is full of.
Those make a reserve for EU transfer.
Kinzhal is just the right tool to punch a hole.

Two underground gas storage facilities of Ukraine's Naftogaz were hit by strikes on Thursday morning, the company said.

This is unpleasant news for Moldova, which stored only 20 million of its 650 million cubic metres of gas in Romania in 2023 and the rest in Ukraine because it is more economical there and the republic has no storage facilities of its own.

http://t.me/ukraine_watch

After the destruction of the Trypilska Thermal Power Plant, there will be a serious shortage of electricity in Kiev and the Kiev region, as well as in all neighboring regions.

Kiev itself will probably go on an “electric diet” now, because the million-plus city consumes a huge amount of electricity. However, it will not come to a complete shutdown yet.

And for this to happen, we only have to knock out the Kiev and Kanev hydroelectric power stations. A strike on them will inevitably lead to a power outage, and the supply of electricity from other regions is impossible or is already very difficult.

@Slavyangrad

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ALAMO wrote:Because those are giant underground storages Ukro is full of.
Those make a reserve for EU transfer.

When they say underground storages they mean depleted oil and gas reservoirs. They pump the gas back in during summer when the gas is cheap and plentiful and pump the gas out come winter. The gas itself would be under many miles of rock and soil, almost impossible to reach with any means, including nuclear...

ALAMO wrote:
Kinzhal is just the right tool to punch a hole.

Probably the Kinzhal was targeted at the piping that connects the reservoir to the surface. The Soviets had lots of experience with using massive bombs (up to nuclear bombs) to stop runaway oil and gas well fires.

UkroSMI writes that Trypillya Thermal Power Plant was destroyed by X-69 missiles

It is noted that this is the first use of these missiles during the conflict.

The publication reports that conclusions about the model of the missiles used were made on the basis of debris found at the site of the impact. The material also states that Kh-69 missiles can fly at an altitude of 20 meters.

The opening of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense with these missiles showed the inability of the air defense to hit subsonic missiles of this type.

According to ukroSMI, the missiles could have been launched from a Su-34 or Su-35, which completely eliminates the characteristic signs of large-scale attacks when the takeoff of Tu-95MS and MiG-31K strategic bombers is recorded.

The flight range of the X-69 is 400 km, and even when launched 50-70 km from the border, it includes a large number of critical objects of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the affected area.

It is important to note that Western and Ukrainian media are trumpeting the uselessness of Western-supplied air defense systems due to the lack of ammunition for them. / Ostashko reports

Hrivni?

JohninMK wrote:UkroSMI writes that Trypillya Thermal Power Plant was destroyed by X-69 missiles

It is noted that this is the first use of these missiles during the conflict.

The publication reports that conclusions about the model of the missiles used were made on the basis of debris found at the site of the impact. The material also states that Kh-69 missiles can fly at an altitude of 20 meters.

The opening of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense with these missiles showed the inability of the air defense to hit subsonic missiles of this type.

According to ukroSMI, the missiles could have been launched from a Su-34 or Su-35, which completely eliminates the characteristic signs of large-scale attacks when the takeoff of Tu-95MS and MiG-31K strategic bombers is recorded.

The flight range of the X-69 is 400 km, and even when launched 50-70 km from the border, it includes a large number of critical objects of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the affected area.

It is important to note that Western and Ukrainian media are trumpeting the uselessness of Western-supplied air defense systems due to the lack of ammunition for them. / Ostashko reports

So su57 has joined the party

As Ukraine gets the noose around its neck and RF forces advance towards increased territorial gains, Kiev and the
collective West will desperately propose urgent peace negotiations. The train has already left and there's nothing left to do but unconditional surrender.

So su57 has joined the party 

More likely launched by the Su-34 or Su-35. As the post suggests.

Hole wrote:

So su57 has joined the party 

More likely launched by the Su-34 or Su-35. As the post suggests.

Why not su57?

Milei: Argentina in talks with Ukraine, military aid a possibility


President Milei plans to meet with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy in mid-June and says talks between two nations includes potential sending of military aid.



Argentina is in talks with Ukraine over how it can help the war-torn nation and that includes the potential of sending military aid, President Javier Milei has revealed.

Speaking during an interview with CNN en Español, the head of state intends to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in mid-June when he embarks upon an international tour to Europe.

Argentina's president has been vocal in his support for Zelenskyy, while the Ukrainian leader travelled to Buenos Aires to attend Milei's inauguration last December.

Milei, 53, has been invited to attend the G7 Leaders Summit by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, an ideological ally with whom he also has warm relations. The summit will be held at Borgo Egnazia, in southern Italy, and takes place from June 13 to 15.

As well as Zelenskyy, Argentina's leader intends to meet other major leaders while in Europe, including France’s Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

"We are drawing up a trip and the idea is that we will pass through Ukraine. We have to travel to the G7, I thank President (sic) Meloni for inviting me,” said Milei.

Milei went on to reveal in the interview that Argentina’s Defence Minister Luis Petri is in talks with the Ukrainian authorities over providing assistance. He did not rule out the chance of sending military aid to the war-torn country.

"The governments are in contact, including the defence ministers, and we will do whatever we can to help,” he said.

Reiterating his intention to stage an international forum on the Ukraine crisis in Buenos Aires this year, Milei said Argentina wanted to know how it can “collaborate” with the Zelenskyy administration.

The La Libertad Avanza leader also confirmed he will visit Spain and Germany briefly in mid-June, where he will receive awards from two foundations.

On June 21, Milei will be honoured by the Juan de Mariana Institute in Madrid, Spain, for "his defence of the ideas of freedom.” The following day, in Hamburg, Germany, he will receive a medal from the Hayek Society, which promotes the work of Austrian-British economist Friedrich Hayek.

Milei is due to travel to Miami this week, where he will be honoured as an “International Ambassador of Light" by a Jewish organisation.



– TIMES/NA

https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/milei-argentina-in-talks-with-ukraine-military-aid-a-possibility.phtml


This news shows us what Argentine liberalism is, allied to Anglo-Zionism.
This is how you can understand the issue of the F-16 planes and the possible Yankee base in Tierra del Fuego.

Kiko wrote:As Ukraine gets the noose around its neck and RF forces advance towards increased territorial gains, Kiev and the
collective West will desperately propose urgent peace negotiations. The train has already left and there's nothing left to do but unconditional surrender.

Various articles stating zelensky is due to attend a meeting at UN and give Russia an ultimatum for a peace agreement. Although it's extremely unlikely Russia will accept or take it seriously. Russia is winning, and Ukraine along with the west have proven they aren't to be trusted. Ukraine and the west have really left no other option open other than complete destruction of 404.

lyle6 wrote:

When they say underground storages they mean depleted oil and gas reservoirs. They pump the gas back in during summer when the gas is cheap and plentiful and pump the gas out come winter. The gas itself would be under many miles of rock and soil, almost impossible to reach with any means, including nuclear...

Probably the Kinzhal was targeted at the piping that connects the reservoir to the surface. The Soviets had lots of experience with using massive bombs (up to nuclear bombs) to stop runaway oil and gas well fires.

I would say the opposite.
Ukraine was left with 11 underground gas storages (UGS) for a total of 31bln m3.
I guess that Russkie have used a deep penetrative weapon system like Kinzhal to collapse those storages.
We can consider that as one more step for dismantling Ukrainian energy relevance.
Till now, they have been using massive Soviet times investments in the energy sector they get for free as a financial leverage. They were getting money for a Sovied heritage, while pissing on it in formal propaganda.
Lots of countries were using the storage capacity to keep "their" gas in Ukraine.
Back in the 00s, Ukraine was stealing the gas not by making drills in pipes but by taking it from the reservoirs.
We are facing the final stage of Putin's announced "decommunization".

Eugenio Argentina wrote:Milei: Argentina in talks with Ukraine, military aid a possibility


President Milei plans to meet with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy in mid-June and says talks between two nations includes potential sending of military aid.



Argentina is in talks with Ukraine over how it can help the war-torn nation and that includes the potential of sending military aid, President Javier Milei has revealed.

Speaking during an interview with CNN en Español, the head of state intends to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in mid-June when he embarks upon an international tour to Europe.

Argentina's president has been vocal in his support for Zelenskyy, while the Ukrainian leader travelled to Buenos Aires to attend Milei's inauguration last December.

Milei, 53, has been invited to attend the G7 Leaders Summit by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, an ideological ally with whom he also has warm relations. The summit will be held at Borgo Egnazia, in southern Italy, and takes place from June 13 to 15.

As well as Zelenskyy, Argentina's leader intends to meet other major leaders while in Europe, including France’s Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

"We are drawing up a trip and the idea is that we will pass through Ukraine. We have to travel to the G7, I thank President (sic) Meloni for inviting me,” said Milei.

Milei went on to reveal in the interview that Argentina’s Defence Minister Luis Petri is in talks with the Ukrainian authorities over providing assistance. He did not rule out the chance of sending military aid to the war-torn country.

"The governments are in contact, including the defence ministers, and we will do whatever we can to help,” he said.

Reiterating his intention to stage an international forum on the Ukraine crisis in Buenos Aires this year, Milei said Argentina wanted to know how it can “collaborate” with the Zelenskyy administration.

The La Libertad Avanza leader also confirmed he will visit Spain and Germany briefly in mid-June, where he will receive awards from two foundations.

On June 21, Milei will be honoured by the Juan de Mariana Institute in Madrid, Spain, for "his defence of the ideas of freedom.” The following day, in Hamburg, Germany, he will receive a medal from the Hayek Society, which promotes the work of Austrian-British economist Friedrich Hayek.

Milei is due to travel to Miami this week, where he will be honoured as an “International Ambassador of Light" by a Jewish organisation.



– TIMES/NA

https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/milei-argentina-in-talks-with-ukraine-military-aid-a-possibility.phtml


This news shows us what Argentine liberalism is, allied to Anglo-Zionism.
This is how you can understand the issue of the F-16 planes and the possible Yankee base in Tierra del Fuego.

Victor Orban was also at the inauguration.

They are statements on the air. They are not going to give anything to Ukraine since our forces are practically non-existent thanks to the Kirchners and all the leftist governments who were in charge of demonizing them, defunding them and destroying them from within.
Is that what you are going to talk about Eugenio?

Milei's thing is very stupid.
On the one hand he wants to show himself as an ally to Trump and global anti-progressivism (which is with Russia), but he supports the filthy rat Zelensky, who is the basis of globalism.
The first time we have a president close to the ideas of a right, and he makes stupid mistakes. He is clearly poorly advised. In reality, he knows nothing about geopolitics. His only knowledge is about economics.

But I still prefer Milei to all the previous shit that ruled the nation.

ArgentinaGuard wrote:But I still prefer Milei to all the previous shit that ruled the nation.

You are a useful idiot. Milei is debasing the savings of regular Argentinians. Local oligarchs and foreign investors who keep their capital in dollars will then pick up Argentinian industry and property on the cheap, not even dimes on the dollar due to the peso going to zero. It is wholesale looting and plundering of Argentina similar to Russia during Yeltsin's time. Carpetbagging.

This wholesale destruction of the economy of Argentina is being done in the name of paying a debt to the IMF created by right winged politician Macri who is of the same color as Milei. Macri got a huge dollar loan from the IMF which was promptly used by Argentinian land owners to exfiltrate their liquid capital from Argentina to banks in the US, while indebting the whole country. They are in effect plundering the country twice. First it was liquid wealth, paper money, and next will be hard assets.

Yet people like you applaud this.