Russia is so desperate, they are flying 63 year old pilots and driving 60 year old tanks

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May 26, 2022

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine is now in its 92nd day, with over 29,000 Russian soldiers killed. A recent shocking development is the demise of Major General Kanamat Botbaev, a 63-year-old retired fighter pilot. Botbaev was shot down and killed in a Su-25 jet, allegedly while flying without authorization. The Russian military has been beset by numerous issues, including the use of outdated tanks, with the T-62 being deployed in Ukraine. These tanks are 50-60 years old and are no match for modern Ukrainian anti-tank systems.

The Russian military is struggling to make gains, with Ukraine’s supplies and lines of communication becoming increasingly precarious. The city of Severodonetsk is surrounded by Russian forces, with only a single road remaining open. Denouncing the city, Russia is expected to claim victory by occupying the Luhansk and Donetsk regions.

The Western world is divided on how to respond to Russian aggression, with some advocating for appeasement and territorial concessions. The US Defense Secretary and Russian counterpart held their first telephonic conversation since the invasion. Meanwhile, 20 countries have pledged additional military aid to Ukraine, and Denmark has offered to send Harpoon anti-ship missiles to aid in the blockade lifeline to the Luhansk and Donetsk regions.

In other news, a Russian diplomat has resigned in Geneva over the Ukraine invasion, and a video has emerged of a US-made switchblade drone striking a Russian tank. Additionally, YouTube has removed 9,000 channels and 70,000 videos related to the conflict, deemed to promote Russian propaganda. Finally, Starbucks has officially pulled out of Russia, leaving behind its employees to receive six months’ worth of wages.