Russia is learning Crimea doesn’t pay
For more than four years now, Russian President Vladimir Putin has resorted to punishing airstrikes targeting hospitals, apartment buildings, street markets, and other civilian infrastructure in a failed effort to break the will of the Ukrainian people.
TL;DR
- Russia's airstrikes on civilian infrastructure have failed to break Ukrainian will.
- Ukraine has gained a 'drone overmatch' with superior FPV drone numbers and capabilities.
- Ukraine is targeting Russian supply lines to Crimea, turning overland routes into a 'highway of death'.
- Attacks on bridges have further isolated Crimea, prompting the relocation of the Russian Black Sea Fleet headquarters.
- Ukraine has successfully attacked Russian oil refineries, impacting fuel supply to Moscow.
- International leaders, including Donald Trump at the G7 summit, now recognize a 'new momentum' for Ukraine.
- There are signs of increasing pressure on President Putin within Russia, with discussions of a future without him.
- Ukraine seeks a diplomatic solution before winter, believing Russia's military losses are increasing.