US, Allies Send More Weapons to Ukraine in Absence of Real Solution

Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for January 20, 2023. - BBC citing Ukrainian sources admit that Soledar is under Russian control and Bakhmut is facing encirclement; - The West is increasing the amount of weapons sent to Ukraine including weapon systems entirely inappropriate for Ukrainian forces; - The latest US military aid package falls far short of even sustaining Ukrainian operations and covering its losses; - The package includes Stryker armored personnel carriers, adding yet another type of vehicle that needs a separate logistical line and training program for the APC role; - The West is not sending this hodgepodge of equipment because it thinks it’s the best option but instead because it is the only option. References: BBC - Ukraine war: Ukraine admits pulling out of front line town of Soledar: US Department of Defense - Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine Jan. 19, 2023: FT - US finalising plans to send nearly 100 Stryker combat vehicles to Ukraine: Forbes - The Ukrainian Army Could Form Three New Heavy Brigades With All These Tanks And Fighting Vehicles It’s Getting: AFP (via France 24) - US ammunition supplies dwindle as Ukraine war drains stockpiles: Politico - Tanks, no tanks: Scholz holds key to Leopards for Ukraine, but waits for Biden: 1945 - Bradley Fighting Vehicle Platoon Leader: Ukraine Can’t Use Them Immediately To Fight Russia: Where to Find My Work: Website: Telegram: Twitter: Odysee (YouTube alternative): @LandDestroyer:8 Rumble (YouTube alternative): Weibo: ไบรอัน แฟนคลับ (Facebook): Line Group: Gab: VK (Facebook alternative): How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: Patreon: PromptPay: 0851547235 Cryptocurrency Donations: Ethereum (ETH): 0xee6ed93c3adc474450011e9af22939a0b9b312c7 BitCoin (BTC): 1AfGnbmHxA6cy9YKUSxysXvpJPyecpBKrr Monero (XMR): 845TCXx3pchSBXuDL7FHG679gbWD2wkHS6MJxuq7jFVsVFj7T6xsry747uhhGZUdkaRXbbrMfo5c8RnGfzGZ13KxQUdHVLR