415. Choking the Russian War Machine
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The episode discusses the impact of Ukraine's deep-strike campaign on Russian logistics and the complexities of military and political dynamics in the ongoing conflict.
The clock is ticking on Vladimir Putin's presidency as Ukraine’s 40-day deep-strike campaign forces a "logistics lockdown" on occupied territories. This week, Saul David and Patrick Bishop break down the surgical precision of Starlink-guided Zvezducha drones paralyzing Russian supply lines. They also confront tough realities on both sides of the frontline, discussing catastrophic Russian casualty rates alongside a troubling investigation into misconduct within an elite Ukrainian regiment. Plus, a look at rumoured friction between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Valerii Zaluzhnyi over potential autumn elections, and a breakdown of the UK’s messy new defense investment plan. Highlights: The Starlink Scalpel: How mid-range drones are causing a slow strangulation of Russia’s means of waging war. Babel’s Investigation: Addressing unprecedented abuse allegations within Ukraine's 425th Separate Assault Regiment. Wartime Elections?: Why talks of a political showdown with Valerii Zaluzhnyi have left the hosts mystified. Listener Q&A: Unpacking post-war partition scenarios and why targeting civilian aviation remains a high-risk gamble. Join the Conversation: If you have a question about the…
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