Russia

What’s going on in the Kherson offensive?

August 31, 2022 by Ian Kummer

There’s been a huge amount of hype about the Ukrainian Summer (Autumn?) counteroffensive, and it looks like something finally happened. Sort of. The “pro-Russia” crowd is cheering the alleged failure of Ukrainian counteroffensive. They’re wrong, and here’s why.

A Visit to Russia’s ARMY 2022

August 25, 2022 by Ian Kummer

International Military-Technical Forum "ARMY-2022", 15-21 August

Last Saturday I attended Russia’s “International Military-Technical Forum Army-2022” in Moscow Region, a week-long public display and trade show in the genre of military technology. Here is my professional and personal takeaway from it, along with some photos.

I am being fact checked

August 16, 2022 by Ian Kummer

A Russian disinformation expert from a “Russian-Ukraine Disinformation Tracking Center” is reviewing the site for, ahem, disinformation. It’s been an interesting and cordial conversation so far, with some important points made. That’s why I decided to share it here for anyone else who might have the same questions. In the name of free speech I won’t disclose the name of the disinformation expert or the fact checking organization.

Are American Crews Operating the HIMARS in Ukraine?

July 23, 2022 by Ian Kummer

Some Russian media outlets claim that HIMARS launchers operating in Donbass are secretly being led, operated, and guarded by NATO servicemen. Are these allegations true, or at least plausible? Well, let’s see.

The Ukraine Information War Is Over

July 20, 2022 by Ian Kummer

The war has been decided, and there is only one battle left: the last one.