Russian Offensive and Europe's Response

After 2 years the war has gone through several phases. Russia nearly occupied the entire country in the early phases of the war, then Ukraine recaptured thousands of kilometers back. Ukraine has damaged or sunk nearly a third of Russia's black sea fleet and separatists have started to launch attacks into Russian territory in Belgorod. Now Russian forces have regained the initiative, so far they haven't captured large amounts of territory but they've gained the strategic initiative which means they are able to attack at a time and place of their choosing. It can be desensitizing to hear about thousands of causalities on both sides for such a long period of time to the point where it can start to lose all meaning. The conflict is entering a new phase that brings with it new threats. At one point in 2022 military experts were concerned that a collapse of the Russian front lines might mean Russia would launch a tactical nuclear attack. Now analysts are sounding the alarms that if Ukraine's front lines were to collapse and Russia advanced into their territory it could mean a response from European countries like France who have diplomatically signaled they would be willing to deploy non combat troops into Ukraine.

I just pictured the President of Czech taking a walk and stumbling over hundreds of thousands artillery shells.

Update: Petr Pavel found 200k more shells, making it a million. Some ppl look under their couch and find loose change, Pavel finds other things...

The Czech president "just came across" 800000 artillery rounds, 😂😂😂

My hometown had a population of around 14,000. 20,000 Casualties is insane. Imagine you and everyone you’ve ever seen, dead. It’s hard to comprehend.

It blows my mind how an entire year's worth of artillery dueling now, the shell count is what a *single large battle in WW1 would expend.

Cappy, I think this video marks the first time you've correctly said the word "nuclear"! Good job, Cappy!

400,000 people is NOT a small town.

One of those Abrams tanks destroyed was firstly hit into the side by a T-72. Later finished off by a Kornet missile hit. I don't think Russians will go into full scale, big arrow offensives. They are quite content with small scale operations. One of the reasons might be that they want to inflict as many casualties possible while sustaining the least possible. In the end, they are fighting the battle of attrition; sooner or later Ukraine will run out of manpower. And with videos of force mobilization in Ukraine circulating online, it appears to be working.

I think the Russians FAB-1500 glide bomb had a lot to do with the taking of Advika as well. My understanding is they used about 250 of those

One of the things you missed is the fact that there were no combined operations because Ukraine wasn’t provided fighter jets. They were not covered from the sky, which defeats the purpose of combined operarions

The tunnel in Avdiivka was not dugged out. It was an old existing tunnel, and took some effort to get through. They did not put explosives in it, but troops went through and surprised the ukranian forces, creating a bridge head. Where on Earth do you guys get your information from ? 😄

Really liked that you talked about gloating. I've seen channels where they smile as they talk of the dead in this conflict and seem jubilant. These people (for the most part) were dragged unwillingly into this mess. My heart goes out to the families on both sides.

Great summary of the current situation. I really appreciate how you don't shy away from the reality of the situation. Most of the other channels I follow didn't cover the HIMARs loss, etc.

truly appreciate the candid moment to those that have lost their lives, casualties are that, it is not a score board, thank you

Very good video Chris, well documented! Congrats to you and the team

"Sending Advisors and instructors" is a smokescreen quote for sending in tier one direct assault units. Lol

The time for tanks without active protection systems like the trophy, and active drones protection systems, are over.

Loving the longer, more detailed videos, Cappy. Keep up the great work!

France is also pissed at Russia for using Wagner to help destabilize the former French colonies in the coup belt in northern Africa.