Russian Missile/Drone Strikes Ukraine’s Power Grid – Ukraine’s Top Brass Admits Resource Shortage

Update on Russian military operations in and around Ukraine for December 17, 2022:

– Russian missiles and drones deliver massive damage to Ukrainian electrical infrastructure;

– The extensive damage reported by Russian strikes contradicts Kiev’s claims of intercepting “most” Russian missiles and drones;

– Pentagon plans training program for 500 Ukrainian forces per month falling far short of necessary numbers just to replace lost Ukrainian manpower;

– Ukrainian General Zaluzhny admits a growing logistical crisis and shortcomings regarding Western systems transferred to Ukrainian forces;

– Zaluzhny complains about HIMARS’ limited range;

– Zaluzhny demands arms deliveries on a scale the US and NATO are incapable of;

References:

BBC – Ukraine’s second city Kharkiv without power after Russian strikes:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe…

US Department of Defense – Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds an On-Camera Press Briefing (Dec. 15, 2022):
https://www.defense.gov/News/Transcri…

Camden News – Lockheed Martin accelerates production of PAC-3 MSE:
https://www.camdenarknews.com/news/20…

AA – German arms company Rheinmetall expands ammunition production:
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/germa…

Alexander Mercouris – Russia Missile Attack, Ukraine General First Time Admits Possibility of Russia Victory, Kiev Defeat:
https://youtu.be/Bd55mp1FI7A

Economist – An interview with General Valery Zaluzhny, head of Ukraine’s armed forces:
https://www.economist.com/zaluzhny-tr…

The Duran – General Zaluzhny, Ukraine at a fork in the road:
https://youtu.be/LZzdU6JtaRM