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Update on Russian military operations in and around Ukraine for December 17, 2022:
- Russian missiles and drones deliver massive damage to Ukrainian electrical infrastructure;
- The extensive damage reported by Russian strikes contradicts Kiev’s claims of intercepting “most” Russian missiles and drones;
-
Pentagon plans training program for 500 Ukrainian forces per month
falling far short of necessary numbers just to replace lost Ukrainian
manpower;
- Ukrainian General Zaluzhny admits a growing logistical
crisis and shortcomings regarding Western systems transferred to
Ukrainian forces;
- Zaluzhny complains about HIMARS’ limited range;
- Zaluzhny demands arms deliveries on a scale the US and NATO are incapable of;
References:
BBC - Ukraine's second city Kharkiv without power after Russian strikes:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63997749
US
Department of Defense - Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen.
Pat Ryder Holds an On-Camera Press Briefing (Dec. 15, 2022):
https://www.defense.gov/News/Transcripts/Transcript/Article/3248297/pentagon-press-secretary-air-force-brig-gen-pat-ryder-holds-an-on-camera-press/
Camden News - Lockheed Martin accelerates production of PAC-3 MSE:
https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/2021/nov/29/lockheed-martin-accelerates-production-of-pac-3/
AA - German arms company Rheinmetall expands ammunition production:
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/german-arms-company-rheinmetall-expands-ammunition-production/2764708
Alexander Mercouris - Russia Missile Attack, Ukraine General First Time Admits Possibility of Russia Victory, Kiev Defeat:
https://youtu.be/Bd55mp1FI7A
Economist - An interview with General Valery Zaluzhny, head of Ukraine’s armed forces:
https://www.economist.com/zaluzhny-transcript
The Duran - General Zaluzhny, Ukraine at a fork in the road:
https://youtu.be/LZzdU6JtaRM
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