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gab13by13

(33,072 posts)
Thu Jun 25, 2026, 09:18 PM 12 hrs ago

Zelenskyy Is Going To Retake Crimea Without A Land Invasion

When Russia seized Crimea, in the aftermath, Putin gave sweetheart deals for Russians to move there, Putin guaranteed their safety, guaranteed to protect them. 800,000 Russians moved into Crimea.

All of the protection is gone. Ukraine has blown up bridges that are used to get supplies in and out of Crimea. The ships at the ports are gone. The airspace over Crimea is controlled by Ukraine. Gas and oil facilities have been bombed by Ukraine, the people can't buy gasoline.

Putin is moving air defense systems out of southern and Eastern Ukraine to shore up air defense of Moscow, leaving the Russian troops much less protected.

Now the most recent news, 1,500 cars were in a huge traffic jam waiting to get the hell out, the Russians are self-deporting.

Zelenskyy has this modern warfare thing down to a science.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/crimean-bridge-chaos-miles-of-traffic-jams-reported-near-crossing/ar-AA26wXjZ?

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Zelenskyy Is Going To Retake Crimea Without A Land Invasion (Original Post) gab13by13 12 hrs ago OP
Kick dalton99a 12 hrs ago #1
🇺🇦 Deuxcents 12 hrs ago #2
Slava Ukraini. Thank you for the update. niyad 12 hrs ago #3
The Mouse That Roared. multigraincracker 12 hrs ago #4
The comic that kicked ass... COL Mustard 10 hrs ago #19
Oh yes, I remember that movie PatSeg 33 min ago #30
Ukraine was always the brain trust of whatever iteration of an empire there ever was there n/t Cheezoholic 12 hrs ago #5
Absolutely fact JPK 41 min ago #25
Slava Ukraine.................... Lovie777 12 hrs ago #6
It seems his plan hurl 11 hrs ago #7
Ukraine has been teaching NATO gab13by13 10 hrs ago #15
NATO leaders are studying and learning from Ukraine's tactics. Lonestarblue 46 min ago #23
And... JPK 38 min ago #27
I am so impressed PatSeg 35 min ago #29
massive traffic jam as people flee Crimea rollin74 11 hrs ago #8
I wish we had a President like Zelenskyy. sheshe2 11 hrs ago #9
Zelenskyy is a true hero for these times. calimary 10 hrs ago #14
He is, calimary. sheshe2 10 hrs ago #16
There is no answer to that - at least not yet. calimary 3 hrs ago #22
🇺🇦🇺🇦 gademocrat7 11 hrs ago #10
There are still Ukrainians living there, am I right? FakeNoose 11 hrs ago #11
I wonder JPK 36 min ago #28
Zelenskyy believes in science. dave99 10 hrs ago #12
MAN, I love good news! EOM Grown2Hate 10 hrs ago #13
Yes and we're long overdue PatSeg 39 min ago #26
Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський Justice matters. 10 hrs ago #17
As per usual, Russia underestimated Billsdaughter 10 hrs ago #18
Zelenskyy has this modern warfare thing down to a science. ToxMarz 9 hrs ago #20
Put the boot to the Poot. oasis 9 hrs ago #21
Wow, best news I've heard in a long time PatSeg 42 min ago #24
Zelenskyy JPK 31 min ago #31

COL Mustard

(8,484 posts)
19. The comic that kicked ass...
Thu Jun 25, 2026, 11:44 PM
10 hrs ago

And took names.

I can only imagine what Crimea will be like after the invaders are gone.

Cheezoholic

(4,111 posts)
5. Ukraine was always the brain trust of whatever iteration of an empire there ever was there n/t
Thu Jun 25, 2026, 09:42 PM
12 hrs ago

JPK

(1,015 posts)
25. Absolutely fact
Fri Jun 26, 2026, 09:07 AM
41 min ago

Ukraine was the brain trust and industrial center of Russia before the fall of the USSR. Most ship building and design was centered there. Their aviation design and production centers were there. Food production was there. Putin knew he had to have Ukraine to rebuild his intellectual and industrial base. Instead, it is the leopard that ate his face.

Lovie777

(24,497 posts)
6. Slava Ukraine....................
Thu Jun 25, 2026, 09:47 PM
12 hrs ago

he believes and respect scientists and other professionals that helped him to date.

shithole's and his circle of idiots they would call that D.E.I and Woke.

hurl

(1,071 posts)
7. It seems his plan
Thu Jun 25, 2026, 09:56 PM
11 hrs ago

is to deliberately leave this one bridge intact -for now- to allow the Russians who migrated to leave, while quite visibly destroying nearby infrastructure - a clear message for them to get out while they still can. He has hinted that it will be a target soon, and they will be stuck without protection or an exit.

Ukraine has prosecuted this war in a way that will be studied in history books.

gab13by13

(33,072 posts)
15. Ukraine has been teaching NATO
Thu Jun 25, 2026, 10:59 PM
10 hrs ago

all about drone warfare and other modern warfare tactics. It is even using robots to get Russians to surrender.

Lonestarblue

(13,640 posts)
23. NATO leaders are studying and learning from Ukraine's tactics.
Fri Jun 26, 2026, 09:03 AM
46 min ago

The US under Trump and talk show host, macho man Hegseth are getting rid of experienced military leaders who happen to be minorities or women and wasting billions of tax dollars on a war that has accomplished nothing other than almost bringing the global economy to its knees and reinforcing Iran's ability to damage the global economy whenever it chooses. We are being led by childish amateurs; Ukraine and NATO are being led by professionals.

JPK

(1,015 posts)
27. And...
Fri Jun 26, 2026, 09:11 AM
38 min ago

Not just women and blacks, he's getting rid of any white ranking officers that may be a threat to his authority. A weekend talk show host is eviscerating our senior military ranks. He's an ego maniac just like trump.

sheshe2

(99,042 posts)
9. I wish we had a President like Zelenskyy.
Thu Jun 25, 2026, 10:29 PM
11 hrs ago

An intelligent man that has gone to great lengths to defend and protect his all people. He has actually had boots on the ground, not cowering in fear beneath a golden ballroom.

He is a brilliant tactician along with those advising him. No one ever thought things would end this way. They are indeed the mouse that roared.

Slava Ukraini may you soon be in a place that you can rebuild yor beautiful country.

You are all your sunflower such a powerful symbol of Ukrainian national identity, representing peace, resilience, unity, and hope.

calimary

(91,441 posts)
14. Zelenskyy is a true hero for these times.
Thu Jun 25, 2026, 10:52 PM
10 hrs ago

When are WE going to have somebody like him in charge HERE?

FakeNoose

(43,018 posts)
11. There are still Ukrainians living there, am I right?
Thu Jun 25, 2026, 10:44 PM
11 hrs ago

I'm sure some of them left but it wouldn't have made sense for all of them to leave. They've waited over 12 years for the Russians to finally GTFO.

JPK

(1,015 posts)
28. I wonder
Fri Jun 26, 2026, 09:13 AM
36 min ago

If there is an underground of Ukraine residents in Crimea helping to undermine the Russians.

Justice matters.

(10,231 posts)
17. Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський
Thu Jun 25, 2026, 11:24 PM
10 hrs ago
Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський
@ZelenskyyUa
Our long-range operations are consistent, precise responses to Russia dragging out the war and attacking Ukrainian cities and communities.

Last night, Defense Forces units struck the Poltavska oil depot in the Krasnodar region. The target was approximately 300 kilometers from the front line. This morning, the Security Service of Ukraine hit two oil refineries in Ufa – Bashneft-Ufaneftekhim and Bashneft-Novoil. That’s 1,500 kilometers from the front line.

We are implementing our long-range sanctions plan. I thank all Ukrainian warriors who ensure our precision. The Russians should be thinking about real diplomacy instead of once again trying to trick others or buy time. The war must be brought to an end.






Billsdaughter

(205 posts)
18. As per usual, Russia underestimated
Thu Jun 25, 2026, 11:44 PM
10 hrs ago

the will and fortitude of the Ukrainian people. We are a hardy bunch! VOLYA!!!

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ToxMarz

(3,180 posts)
20. Zelenskyy has this modern warfare thing down to a science.
Fri Jun 26, 2026, 12:11 AM
9 hrs ago

He is reinventing modern warfare much to the chagrin of the 'superpowers'. But like Drumpfs war with Iran, you can only get so far with "bombing the shit out of people". Once all they have left to defend is their lives and you are still defending your way of life you have everything to lose and you are going to lose. You can't defend wealth and extravagance against people backed against a corner fighting for their existence.

PatSeg

(54,026 posts)
24. Wow, best news I've heard in a long time
Fri Jun 26, 2026, 09:07 AM
42 min ago

Zelensky and the Ukrainians are extraordinary; Putin has met his match.

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