Further strikes inside Russia & military deep dive on Ukraine | Ukraine: The Latest | Podcast

Day 286.

Today, we discuss the updates from Ukraine, the latest on developments around nuclear threats and sabre-rattling and we interview John Spencer, author of The Mini-Manual for the Urban Defender.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

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[chinesepeacock]

I know absolutely nothing of fighting in a war, but I do know that it can happen to anyone and anyone's country, anytime and anywhere on this globe. My frustration mounts when both formally-educated and self-educated people think wars and terror happen to someone else, somewhere else. The arrogant attitude that we have somehow achieved this insular state of incredible safety and security by the virtue of just being who we are and where we are rather than face the fact that we have been fortunate enough to have others fight so we can be safe in Canada. My wholehearted THANKS to all who fight and for this excellent programme. (And to my nephew who is training Ukrainians....somewhere.)

[geraldinegaynor]

I am a 78 year old Granny from AUSTRALIA AND I loved this program. Love studying the tactics of warfare. More of this please. Great to hear about the resourcefulness of the Ukrainians.

[richardskingdom]

Some content creators produce series so good I leave a like BEFORE listening to it. This is one such series.

[goatmealcookies]

Fascinating info about the mini manual of urban warfare!

[liamweber]

Listening in Phoenix AZ, thanks for a great show and keeping everyone updated on the situation in Ukraine. I didn't realize that it is a daily show so will be tuning in from now on.

[josephshields]

If none of these missles is landing then why are the lights out?

[yuckfoutube]

Clarification....the Gephard does not have to dump huge amounts of lead into the sky to shoot down Russian air assets. The Gepard is incredibly efficient shooting only three rounds from each of its two cannons (6 rounds) in each burst. The Gepard is advertised to destroy a target with four rounds of standard ammunition and they also have a round with a proximity fuze which is supposed to be more efficient. Lastly, the Gepard carries up to 640 rounds (320 rounds per gun) meaning they could theoretically carry enough ammo to shoot down up to 100 aircraft, missiles or drones without reloading.

[carolwilliams]

The initiatives and ingenuity of the Ukrainian military never cease to amaze me.

[craigthenurse]

On Russian air defenses: didn’t a college student in a Cessna once land on red square without any Russian solider noticing.

[leoflores]

Listening in Texas. Great guest. Another great update. Thanks!

[bobspradling]

Thanks for your podcast. I listen every day. Excellent information.

[davidcau]

I did not find the referred to app... thomson foundation? Can anyone help with spelling/linj? THX!

[stpancraschapel]

Listening in London. I listen to this every day and find it indispensable for keeping up with the news from Ukraine. I thought this was probably the most informative so far, for those of us from a non-military background. I’m sure nobody needs to hear me say it, but I wanted to just say how much I appreciated your contributors’ final thoughts. This is not just Ukraine’s struggle; it is the Sudetenland question of the C21st. And if anyone thinks this is overstating it, besides invading several sovereign nations, Putin has already used chemical weapons on foreign soil. There is no other time to do this but now. For those concerned with the cost to NATO countries, this is a damned sight cheaper than fighting the direct hot war with Russia in a few years’ time.

[palemedes]

Best episode I have listened to. Thanks, and please do more like today.

[paulwilliams]

From Sydney, Australia, Brilliant, thanks.

[JayDeeChannel]

Totally agree. No negotiations until every Russian soldier is out of Ukraine. They are doing us a great service. Send as much winter help and long range weapons and fighter jets to Ukraine as soon as possible. Putin and his criminal gang must be stopped!!!

[mightyrighty]

Another excellent episode. Ye should definitely have that American guy on again

[kyttraus]

Excelent as usual. Damn good journalism!

[jingham]

If he uses a nuclear weapon it'll be London, Kiev is too close

[jeffreygoh]

Very interesting episode. More of this please. GGMU from SG