General Barry McCaffrey lost this battle in the information war with fake tweets about Ukrainian victories. Wikipedia
It is quite surprising that the high-ranking military officer did not verify the content he chose to spread on his social media account since it is not the first time the pro-Ukraine faction has published video game footage as genuine Ukraine victories.
In fact, the Ukrainian government had previously released at least two video game clips for propaganda in recent months. In a short clip of the Arma 3 video game play, an imaginary Russian MiG-29 gets shot down by an air defense system.
“Russian aircraft getting nailed by UKR missile defense. Russians are losing large numbers of attack aircraft. UKR air defense becoming formidable,” McCaffrey announced on Twitter.
Faced with a deluge of mocking and incredulous comments, McCaffrey quickly deleted the embarrassing post. The fake footage did not stop CNN pro-Ukraine pundit Max Boot from retweeting it.
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense had used Arma 3 video game footage before to claim non-existent victories.
How does it make you feel that a former Army four star general is fooled by OBVIOUS video game footage?pic.twitter.com/XDw044wCCe
— Rosie’s No Refund Policy (@DarnelSugarfoo) May 16, 2022
On Monday meanwhile, the surrender of hundreds of Azov Battalion fighters that had been holed up in Mariupol’s Azovstal steel factory were described by the mainstream media as an “evacuation” and an “end” to their “combat mission”.
The New York Times, CNN, AP and other outlets tried to downplay what could be a devastating turn of events for the Ukrainian General Staff. Ukrainian soldiers will no doubt be dismayed by the lack of support they have now witnessed, not only from their superiors but also from their Western sponsors, after they were abandoned by them.
The headquarters of the territorial defense of the DPR said that so far 256 people have surrendered at Azovstal, of which 51 were wounded. The DPR reported that they were preparing reserve capacities to receive 2000 prisoners of war.
Breaking News: Ukraine ended its “combat mission” in Mariupol and said fighters were being evacuated, signaling that the battle at a steel plant was over. https://t.co/XWTQLrzzLG
— The New York Times (@nytimes) May 16, 2022
it’s kind of hilarious how hard they’re trying to avoid the words “surrender” and “POW” pic.twitter.com/x8QUTMfZE9
— Russians With Attitude (@RWApodcast) May 16, 2022
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From THE mainstream globalist source: “Unfortunately, Zelensky’s leadership and the outpouring of international military and humanitarian assistance it has elicited have not prevented a shocking level of destruction to Ukraine’s cities, economy, and society.” How is that possible if Russians are losing one brigade per day according to some genius gopniks?
https://time.com/6176748/ukraine-war-economy/
Very interesting point about Finland. But it’s also interesting that we see the law of unintended consequences at work here. Putin invaded Ukraine because of western efforts to expand NATO, and he wanted to discourage such an eventuality. But in showing his displeasure at NATO’s courting of Ukraine, he convinced two other countries (including one with a border with Russia) to join NATO out of fears of Russian aggression. An “own goal.”
Not really. The energy crisis, which will arise closer to winter, will force the West to negotiate with Russia on its terms. Finland risked nothing by being neutral. They risk everything by not being.
Sweden and Finland are run by stupid feminists. Their men are feminized. This ain’t your grandpa’s Finland.
Russia has been shown to be a second rate military force who is now utterly degraded. Even if they “win” Ukraine, Ukraine and Russia are both a mess and the price they paid to defeat a small military is beyond astounding.
And we even contemplate going to war with “leaders” like this? Wonder if he and Rainbow Milley are “special” friends?
Funny and pitiful at the same time….
What a goof.
My only regret is that I have but three lives to give for my country.
Russia has been humiliated by this fiasco…even if they win Ukraine has made them look like incompetent fools and greatly degraded their readiness. All in a would where 3 great power are ruled by addled incompetents….senile joey, chemo addled vlady and the ticking time bomb aneurysm xi. God is really angry with us this time.
Well a lot of money went from Ukraine to the joey crime family under bongo and the previous Ukraine admin. Zalensky was not in office at that time….and I have no idea if he was trying to clean it up let it fester or add to the problem…but he sure as he!! was NOT paying off joey et al.
Brave soldier under Schwartzkopf’s guiding command in the Gulf War…but an absolute boob politically and personally post military career
……..and you wonder why America hasn’t won a war since WWII?
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