Professor Gerdes Explains

While ‘Talks’ Happened, Russia Unleashed 396 Drones


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Over the last 12 hours, Russia struck Ukraine with 396 drones and missiles—even as diplomatic “talks” were reportedly underway. This video walks through what was hit, how Ukraine’s air defenses performed, and why Moscow often escalates violence precisely when negotiations appear to be happening. We’ll look at the pattern: diplomacy as leverage, pressure through mass drone attacks, and what this says about Russia’s intentions versus its public messaging. Facts, numbers, and context—without speculation. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction and Trilateral Negotiations in Abu Dhabi 0:54 - Russia's Brutal Missile and Drone Strike on Ukraine 1:52 - Analyzing the Air Defense Success Rate 2:36 - Impact on Kyiv: Casualties and Infrastructure Damage 3:47 - Humanitarian Crisis: Surviving Minus 15-Degree Temperatures 4:33 - Stories of Resilience: Mothers and the Elderly in the Cold 5:13 - European Union's Emergency Support for Ukraine 5:36 - Battlefield Update: Russian Losses and Activity 6:32 - Mykhailo Fedorov's Appointment and Defense Reforms 7:15 - Brave1 and the Future of AI-Driven Drone Warfare 7:46 - "Mission Control": Modernizing Military Operations 9:15 - Global Perspectives: The Case for European Rearmament 10:14 - Final Thoughts and Fundraising Update Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. #Ukraine #Russia #UkraineWar #Drones #AirDefense #Geopolitics #BreakingNews #Gerdes FUNDRAISER: https://donorbox.org/project-tetyana

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