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Russia-Ukraine Flash Report 21 DEC 2022 13:45 PST - Battle for Bakhmut Has Culminated

It is quiet on the Soledar-Bakhmut axis today, and Russian forces have been pushed out of the city and Opytne. We don't know the status of the very eastern sliver of Bakhmut, close to the M-03 (E-4...

Russia-Ukraine SITREP for 20 DEC 2022 23:59* - Russia is Combat Ineffective and Cracks are Forming

Today's report is 62 pages.

What's the big story? Where to begin? A lot happened in the last 24 hours. The biggest story is the Armed Forces of Ukraine gained territ...

The Future of Malcontent News in 2023

In September, we committed to investigating other platforms that manage subscription services after negative aspects of Patreon came to light and the continued inaction of the platform to do better...

Russia-Ukraine SITREP for 19 DEC 2022 23:59* - Ukraine Gains

Today's report is 41 pages.

What's the big story? We have confirmation that the territory we believed was liberated west of Horlivka weeks ago - is. 

The ...

Russia-Ukraine SITREP for 18 DEC 2022 23:59* - Attack of the Drones

Today's report is 51 pages.

What's the big story? Russia launched 38 kamikaze drones across Ukraine as terror attacks continue.

The s...

Russia-Ukraine SITREP for 17 DEC 2022 23:59* - Another Massive Missile Attack

Today's report is 46 pages.

What's the big story? Rasputitsa is the big story and it ground military operations to an almost complete standstill across Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine SITREP for 16 DEC 2022 23:59* - Another Massive Missile Attack

Today's report is 49 pages.

What's the big story? 76 cruise missiles, 78 to 80 launched, plus 27 S-300 antiaircraft missiles used for a ground attack were used today...

No SITREP For December 15, 2022 - Mini SITREP Below

After a good nine-day run, I've got the post-COVID syndrome exhaustion bad, and one of our leads is sick. The front was frozen today (mostly), so this is a good day to say - people need to rest. 2022-12-16 04:42:09 +0000 UTC View Post

Our Future on Twitter

We've been watching the situation on Twitter unfold over the last month and I am not interested in a debate on Elon Musk's acquisition and the merits or lack there of. This is a matter of practical...

Russia-Ukraine Flash Report 15 DEC 2022 13:30 PST - Trust Issues

If you follow the Russia-Ukraine War through other sources you may remember that in the late summer and early fall there were a series of videos released by the Russian Ministry of Defense showing ...

Russia-Ukraine SITREP for 14 DEC 2022 23:59* - Bakhmut is Stable

Today's report is 44 pages and the Patreon editor is not behaving. Today's report only covers the battlefield. Long-term Patreons know a 44 page battlefield only report was a very busy day.

Russia-Ukraine SITREP Addendum for 13 DEC 2022 23:59* PST - Kharkiv

For December 13, information about the Kharkiv oblast was omitted from the Situation Report. 

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported an attack on Hryanykivka on the mo...

Russia-Ukraine SITREP for 13 DEC 2022 23:59* PST - Bakhmut - It's Complicated

Today's report is 54 pages.

What's the big story? The big story is Bakhmut - the good, the bad, and the ugly because there are all three.

The second story? Ano...

Russia-Ukraine SITREP for 12 DEC 2022 23:59* PST - It's Tough in Bakhmut

Today's report is 46 pages and is our 250th Situation Report.

What's the big story? The situation in Bakhmut is very difficult with Russian forces inching forward on...

Russia-Ukraine Flash Report 12 DEC 2022 14:55 PST - Pisky?

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported fighting in Pisky today.

Take all the time you need.

Russia-Ukraine SITREP for 11 DEC 2022 23:59* PST - Ukraine Holds the Line

Today's report is 44 pages.

What's the big story? The situation in Bakhmut is difficult but stable.

The second story? It's too quiet again, and you know what t...

Russia-Ukraine SITREP for 10 DEC 2022 23:59* PST - What a Difference a Day Makes

Today's report is 46 pages.

What's the big story? The situation in Bakhmut has not only stabilized, but Ukrainian forces are starting to retake lost positions. We ha...

Russia-Ukraine Flash Report 10 DEC 2022 19:15 PST - Igor "Girkin" Strelkov Doomposting Again

There is an updated video on TikTok on the situation in Bakhmut. There will be more in the SITREP but the Flash Report version is the situation has stabilized. Russian forces have reached the ponds...

Russia-Ukraine SITREP for 09 DEC 2022 23:59* PST - Battle for Bakhmut has Begun

Today's report is 49 pages.

What's the big story? The situation in eastern Bakhmut has deteriorated rapidly and Russian troops are on the edge of the urban core.

Russia-Ukraine SITREP for 08 DEC 2022 23:59* PST - Wish We Weren't Right

Today's report is 55 pages.

What's the big story? Russia has gone all-in to capture Bakhmut, using the same attritional military strategy from June 2022 to capture S...

Russia-Ukraine Flash Report 08 DEC 2022 14:30 PST - Griner Released for the Merchant of Death

WNBA basketball player and two-time Olympic gold medalist Britney Griner was released in a prisoner swap for "Merchant of Death" arms dealer Viktor Bout. Bout is the foundation for the movie "Lord ...

Russia-Ukraine SITREP for 07 DEC 2022 23:59* PST - Today's War is Delayed Due to Snow

Today's report is 47 pages.

What's the big story? Poor weather slowed down fighting in some areas in Ukraine.

The second story? It remains a tough situation in...

Russia-Ukraine SITREP for 06 DEC 2022 23:59* PST - Shahed-136 Drones Enter the Chat

Today's report is 59 pages.

What's the big story? The Kremlin is having a bit of a crisis after Ukraine hit three airbases with drones.

The second story? More ...

Russia-Ukraine SITREP for 05 DEC 2022 23:59* PST - Putin's Bad, Awful, Terrible Day

Today's report is 57 pages.

Graphic Content Warning

Editor's Note: Today's report includes a graphic photo and a detailed descr...