Sooner or later, somebody will win. I feel that we are entering the end-game. And this attack was planned to coincide with the Rasputitsa, IMO. It is a softening up of Military counter-attack capability, while the Russians clear the remaining pockets of resistance.
Nevertheless, Ukrianians are shutting down 7 out of 9 Nuclear reactors, on advice from IAEA.
Ukrainians say:
Russian terrorists are once again trying to intimidate us with cold and blackouts, repeating their actions and trying to get results from them.
[yes, but, note that they are not threatening death to civilians. There is where the definition of terrorism lies: There are three provisos: That the attack is killing civilians; to create fear in the population; and it is done for political purposes. ]
The Russians claim they are striking
against critical energy infrastructure facilities that ensure the operation of the Ukrainian military-industrial complex and enterprises that produce military products.
So
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NOT killing civilians, indeed, Ukrainians claim they are suffering cold and blackouts (oh and they can't make assplody stuff or transport it by train).
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Ukrainians say they are not afraid of cold and blackouts. So no fear. and
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It is clearly stated that there is a Military purpose - i.e. to stop the production of arms.
Sooner or later, somebody will win. I feel that we are entering the end-game. And this attack was planned to coincide with the Rasputitsa, IMO. It is a softening up of Military counter-attack capability, while the Russians clear the reaining
Nevertheless, Ukrianians are shutting down 7 out of 9 Nuclear reactors, on advice from IAEA.
Ukrainians say:
Russian terrorists are once again trying to intimidate us with cold and blackouts, repeating their actions and trying to get results from them.
[yes, but, note that they are not threatening death to civilians. There is where the definition of terrorism lies: There are three provisos: That the attack is killing civilians; to create fear in the population; and it is done for political purposes. ]
The Russians claim they are striking
against critical energy infrastructure facilities that ensure the operation of the Ukrainian military-industrial complex and enterprises that produce military products.
So
-
NOT killing civilians, indeed, Ukrainians claim they are suffering cold and blackouts (oh and they can't make assplody stuff or transport it by train).
-
Ukrainians say they are not afraid of cold and blackouts. So no fear. and
-
It is clearly stated that there is a Military purpose - i.e. to stop the production of arms.