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| Ukraine Is Systematically Dismantling Russia's War Machine |
| 2026-06-23 |
| [Hot Air] Earlier today, John reported on the fuel shortage in Crimea and the devastating impact it has had on both the peninsula's residents and Russian morale. Crimea, you see, is the go-to vacation spot for the middle class in Russia, who can enjoy what little fine weather they get to experience, warm beaches, and summer camps for kids. Only the peninsula is closed for business, and the only fuel available goes to the military. There are now rolling blackouts, no streetlights, and no civilian traffic, including farm machinery, able to move. Ukraine has been following a strategy of turning Ukraine into an "island" of sorts, meaning that few, if any, supplies can get from Russia. Food imports are reduced, leading to shortages, and the region feels under siege. If that were Russia's only problem, it would be a big one, but hardly a war-losing setback. Russia would be able to keep Crimea fed enough, and its war machine supplied enough, that it would be in no danger of losing Crimea. And it's not like Putin cares much about how comfortable or happy civilians are. |
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| Posted by: Besoeker 2026-06-23 05:43 |