The clock is ticking on Vladimir Putin's presidency as Ukraine’s 40-day deep-strike campaign forces a "logistics lockdown" on occupied territories. This week, Saul David and Patrick Bishop break down the surgical precision of Starlink-guided Zvezducha drones paralyzing Russian supply lines.

They also confront tough realities on both sides of the frontline, discussing catastrophic Russian casualty rates alongside a troubling investigation into misconduct within an elite Ukrainian regiment. Plus, a look at rumoured friction between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Valerii Zaluzhnyi over potential autumn elections, and a breakdown of the UK’s messy new defense investment plan.

• The Starlink Scalpel: How mid-range drones are causing a slow strangulation of Russia’s means of waging war.
• Babel’s Investigation: Addressing unprecedented abuse allegations within Ukraine's 425th Separate Assault Regiment.
• Wartime Elections?: Why talks of a political showdown with Valerii Zaluzhnyi have left the hosts mystified.
• Listener Q&A: Unpacking post-war partition scenarios and why targeting civilian aviation remains a high-risk gamble.

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