Crisis Ukraine: Avdeyevka Collapse, Reports Zaluzhny Sacked Budanov Taking Over; Al-Asad Base Attack (Alexander Mercouris)

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0:00: Confirmation of Russian presence in southern Ukraine leads to collapse of Ukrainian resistance.
7:11: Ukrainian defense system collapse in Avdeyevka due to Russian operation and supply line issues.
14:45: Russian Air Force using powerful bombs to attack Ukrainian positions, including a new fuel air explosive bomb.
21:42: Ukrainian troops in critical condition at bridgehead, urged to surrender. Misconceived battle in Kinky acknowledged.
28:25: Intensifying Russian forces in Ukraine, with major operational crises and potential missile strike alarms.
35:41: Interview with Budanov in Financial Times could be introducing him as new Ukraine Ground Forces commander amidst rumors of Zaluzhny's dismissal.
42:39: False claims about Russian military capabilities and Putin's health are discussed, along with ineffective raids in Crimea.
49:57: Speculation about a new appointment in Ukraine's defense sparks conspiracy theories and doubts about the appointee's true role.
57:29: Ukrainian leadership in crisis with potential power struggle and unfit replacement, worsening military and civilian mistrust.
1:04:36: Patriot missile system fails to defend Al-Asad base in Iraq from ballistic missile attack.
1:11:49: Escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, lack of pushback on dangerous moves, and Ukrainian artillery strike in Donetsk. Recapped using Tammy AI

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, January 23, 2024.]