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Unfortunately, the credibility of anything coming out of the UK is in the shitter right now.
[RD] Russia Invades Ukraine: The 7th Thread Itch; scratch it here!
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Polish Town Thwarts Russian Spies to Help Arm Ukraine
BY SHARON WEINBERGER
RZESZÓW, Poland—Polish authorities first got wind of a Russian-organized espionage operation targeting a crucial logistics hub for Ukraine’s war from an unexpected source: an inebriated man stumbling along spotted a suspicious camera pointed at railroad tracks not far from the local airport. The discovery sparked an organized search that led to the discovery of more cameras at rail stations and rail crossings. In March, the country’s security services said they had dismantled a spy ring that was planning to derail trains used to transport weapons destined for Ukraine.
The spy ring, and the effort to stop it, speaks to the critical role of the logistics hub at Rzeszów—or J-Town as many in the Polish and American military now call it. The hub, located in the vicinity of Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport, around 60 miles from the Ukrainian border, is a critical link in a supply chain that moves billions of dollars in weapons through Poland that Western countries have sent to help Ukrainian forces to beat back Russian troops now dug in behind heavily fortified lines. The role of J-Town in Ukraine’s war hinges not only on counterespionage operations to fend off potential attacks, but also on delicate diplomacy. Ties between Ukraine and Poland, normally close, have grown strained over a dispute that began over grain shipments but snowballed into weapons deliveries.
The logistics hub emerged in the space of just 48 hours after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The Ukrainians requested a hub that was close to the border, with good infrastructure and transportation connections. Rzeszów fit the bill.
Soon after, Ukrainian authorities were notifying suppliers to deliver weapons to a warehouse in Rzeszów, a previously sleepy town that had a rail hub and a commercial airport. When Rzeszów proved difficult for many U.S. military personnel to pronounce, they started calling it J-Town and the name stuck (Rzeszów is pronounced zhesh-oof, with the zh sounding roughly like a J in English). Some in the Polish military have also embraced the J-Town moniker, and use it themselves. “It’s fantastic,” said Col. R a d o s ł a w Sułek, the facility’s commander, a logistics officer with prior experience in Afghanistan.
Though Poland doesn’t provide numbers, officials say most West-ern support that flows into Ukraine goes through the logistics hub at Rzeszów. From there, the deliveries are unloaded, and then depending on the priority, prepared for truck convoys or other ground transport traveling to the border, where Ukrainian authorities take over. The presence of a wartime logistics hub has brought changes—and concerns—to what had been a civilian airport. There are several layers of air-defense systems, provided by the U.S., U.K. and Poland. American Patriot batteries are clearly visible from the airport. The protection isn’t just the visible uniformed police and military, but also intelligence and special forces personnel operating quietly in the area. The airport may be the best protected area in Europe, but it is also among the most targeted, at least for espionage.
The Russian Embassy didn’t respond to a request for comment about espionage allegations related to Rzeszów, but officials in Moscow have previously denounced Poland for its role in supporting Ukraine. In the city of Rzeszów, less than 10 miles from the airport, there is little visible sign of those espionage concerns. In the cobblestoned main square, someone was operating a small drone equipped with a video camera that swooped above the buildings, filming the city. But local residents are on alert, according to a Polish official who described how the first Russian spy camera was found with the help of a “completely drunk” man. “In Poland, they are aware of the risks and especially in the south of Poland,” he said. “And in the area of Rzeszów-Jasionka, they are really hyperaware.”
—Thomas Grove, Karolina Jeznach and Drew Hinshaw contributed to this article.
When Rzeszów proved difficult to pronounce, Americans called it J-Town.
BY SHARON WEINBERGER
RZESZÓW, Poland—Polish authorities first got wind of a Russian-organized espionage operation targeting a crucial logistics hub for Ukraine’s war from an unexpected source: an inebriated man stumbling along spotted a suspicious camera pointed at railroad tracks not far from the local airport. The discovery sparked an organized search that led to the discovery of more cameras at rail stations and rail crossings. In March, the country’s security services said they had dismantled a spy ring that was planning to derail trains used to transport weapons destined for Ukraine.
The spy ring, and the effort to stop it, speaks to the critical role of the logistics hub at Rzeszów—or J-Town as many in the Polish and American military now call it. The hub, located in the vicinity of Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport, around 60 miles from the Ukrainian border, is a critical link in a supply chain that moves billions of dollars in weapons through Poland that Western countries have sent to help Ukrainian forces to beat back Russian troops now dug in behind heavily fortified lines. The role of J-Town in Ukraine’s war hinges not only on counterespionage operations to fend off potential attacks, but also on delicate diplomacy. Ties between Ukraine and Poland, normally close, have grown strained over a dispute that began over grain shipments but snowballed into weapons deliveries.
The logistics hub emerged in the space of just 48 hours after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The Ukrainians requested a hub that was close to the border, with good infrastructure and transportation connections. Rzeszów fit the bill.
Soon after, Ukrainian authorities were notifying suppliers to deliver weapons to a warehouse in Rzeszów, a previously sleepy town that had a rail hub and a commercial airport. When Rzeszów proved difficult for many U.S. military personnel to pronounce, they started calling it J-Town and the name stuck (Rzeszów is pronounced zhesh-oof, with the zh sounding roughly like a J in English). Some in the Polish military have also embraced the J-Town moniker, and use it themselves. “It’s fantastic,” said Col. R a d o s ł a w Sułek, the facility’s commander, a logistics officer with prior experience in Afghanistan.
Though Poland doesn’t provide numbers, officials say most West-ern support that flows into Ukraine goes through the logistics hub at Rzeszów. From there, the deliveries are unloaded, and then depending on the priority, prepared for truck convoys or other ground transport traveling to the border, where Ukrainian authorities take over. The presence of a wartime logistics hub has brought changes—and concerns—to what had been a civilian airport. There are several layers of air-defense systems, provided by the U.S., U.K. and Poland. American Patriot batteries are clearly visible from the airport. The protection isn’t just the visible uniformed police and military, but also intelligence and special forces personnel operating quietly in the area. The airport may be the best protected area in Europe, but it is also among the most targeted, at least for espionage.
The Russian Embassy didn’t respond to a request for comment about espionage allegations related to Rzeszów, but officials in Moscow have previously denounced Poland for its role in supporting Ukraine. In the city of Rzeszów, less than 10 miles from the airport, there is little visible sign of those espionage concerns. In the cobblestoned main square, someone was operating a small drone equipped with a video camera that swooped above the buildings, filming the city. But local residents are on alert, according to a Polish official who described how the first Russian spy camera was found with the help of a “completely drunk” man. “In Poland, they are aware of the risks and especially in the south of Poland,” he said. “And in the area of Rzeszów-Jasionka, they are really hyperaware.”
—Thomas Grove, Karolina Jeznach and Drew Hinshaw contributed to this article.
When Rzeszów proved difficult to pronounce, Americans called it J-Town.
Lexicus
Deity
Lexicus
Deity
We need an alternate system of phonetic spellings of names in other languages for dumb English-speakers
Musk again mocked Zelensky over calls for aid.
I think this is outrageous, twitter should ban him immediately.
www.forbes.com
I think this is outrageous, twitter should ban him immediately.
Elon Musk Posts Meme Ridiculing U.S. Aid To Ukraine
Elon Musk posted a meme on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, on Sunday making fun of U.S. aid to Ukraine.
www.forbes.com
Lexicus
Deity
As if there weren't already enough reasons to hate Elon Musk lol
Almost no changes throughout the frontline for the last several days. Contrary to popular opinions, I doubt mud season will have significant impact on the situation, because at this point neither side attempts major offensive or rapid breakthrough. There were 5-6 reports about Russian air forces blowing up bridges in Southern Donetsk and Kharkov regions, I wonder why this hasn't happened earlier. The only plausible explanation I see is that the activity of Ukrainian air defense has reduced to the point where it's become safe for Russian planes to approach and target bridges with precision strikes.
Sitrep from Weeb
Sitrep from Weeb
FriendlyFire
Codex WMDicanious
It funny because in Russia its 10 years for spreading disinformation about Russian Military
Or if your an Oligarch an "accident" for you and your entire family
Snowygerry
Deity
Hm - I see another, the Russians have finally given up all hope of going on the offensive again, you don’t blow up bridges you need to advance over do you ?
Isn’t “Southern Donetsk” Russian held territorium btw ?
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Thorgalaeg
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EU foreign ministers in Ukraine’s Kyiv for unprecedented meeting abroad
Top diplomats of the bloc gather in Kyiv in the first-ever meeting outside the EU borders in show of solidarity.
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You could start with phonetic spelling of English names (and words for that matter)
You blow up bridges in enemy controlled area close to the frontline, to disrupt their logistics for a short period.
Either if you want to weaken enemy's offensive or planning your own.
Snowygerry
Deity
Conventional military theory suggests the attacking party tries to capture the bridges intact, while defending party tries to destroy them to delay the attack, "burning your bridges" is proverbial even, means you're not coming back.
Fits the pattern of the last year or so, Russian army lost the initiative, and now they seem to also have given up the hope of regaining it.
Fits the pattern of the last year or so, Russian army lost the initiative, and now they seem to also have given up the hope of regaining it.
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EnglishEdward
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I guess Russia is trying to weaken the Ukrainian offensive in Southern Donetsk while preparing for a Russian offensive around Kharkov.
"Burning your bridges" suggests destroying bridges you are currently in control of, to prevent enemy from capturing them intact.
It usually doesn't require precision air strikes, just demolition team which would be by couple orders of magnitude cheaper.
If bridges are targeted by air strikes inside enemy territory, the purpose is to damage enemy infrastructure and reduce logistical capabilities.
U.S. strike destroys bridge, restricts Islamic State in Mosul: official
U.S. forces backing an Iraqi army campaign against Islamic State in Mosul carried out an air strike on a bridge spanning the Tigris river, restricting militant movements between western and eastern parts of the city, a U.S. official said on Tuesday.
www.reuters.com
Ordnael
Emperor
That's the turning point for me regarding Elon...he's now a piece of fuming faecesMusk again mocked Zelensky over calls for aid.
I think this is outrageous, twitter should ban him immediately.
Elon Musk Posts Meme Ridiculing U.S. Aid To Ukraine
Elon Musk posted a meme on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, on Sunday making fun of U.S. aid to Ukraine.
Snowygerry
Deity
"Burning your bridges" suggests destroying bridges you are currently in control of, to prevent enemy from capturing them intact.
It usually doesn't require precision air strikes, just demolition team which would be by couple orders of magnitude cheaper.
If bridges are targeted by air strikes inside enemy territory, the purpose is to damage enemy infrastructure and reduce logistical capabilities.
U.S. strike destroys bridge, restricts Islamic State in Mosul: official
U.S. forces backing an Iraqi army campaign against Islamic State in Mosul carried out an air strike on a bridge spanning the Tigris river, restricting militant movements between western and eastern parts of the city, a U.S. official said on Tuesday.
We'll see - if your army captures Donetsk like the Amis captured Mosul, I stand corrected.
I doubt it though.
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