Now it's Us Facilitating UKRAINE's DEATH /Lt Col Daniel Davis

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Danny argues that reality on the battlefield—not political spin—defines the Ukraine war. Russia just carried out its largest airstrike since the invasion began, with over 800 drones and missiles launched, many hitting targets despite Ukrainian claims of interceptions. For the first time in years, Moscow is striking government buildings in Kyiv, signaling negotiations may be closing and that Russia intends to impose its objectives militarily if needed.

Russia’s industrial base and firepower continue to expand, while Ukraine faces severe manpower and resource shortages. Even Ukraine’s top general, Oleksandr Syrskyi, admitted Russia enjoys a threefold overall advantage in troops and equipment, and up to sixfold superiority in key sectors. This, the speaker claims, makes Ukrainian victory impossible and continued mobilization tantamount to sending soldiers to certain death.

While Ukraine has managed limited tactical gains, these come at very high casualty costs due to lack of reserves and insufficient firepower. Meanwhile, Russia is advancing on multiple fronts, including Zaporizhzhia, Lyman, and Kupyansk. The broader picture is one of steady Russian gains, overwhelming Ukrainian attrition, and Western leaders ignoring battlefield realities. The conclusion: Ukraine cannot win, and prolonging the fight is both irrational and immoral.