Wes O'DonnellCould Russia Actually Take Kharkiv?Exactly two years ago, Russia got to within artillery range of the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv in Northeastern Ukraine.·5 min read·3 days ago--9--9
Wes O'DonnellHere’s How Ukraine’s Military Can Survive in 2024 — and Thrive in 2025Invest in widespread defensive fortifications, consolidate war-making capacity, and conduct limited strikes at Russian targets of…·7 min read·5 days ago--7--7
Wes O'DonnellFalcon? Patriot? How Does the US Military Name its Stuff?The names of America’s many war machines appear to be smashed together with no rhyme or reason — but there is a method to the Pentagon’s…·6 min read·May 8, 2024--6--6
Wes O'DonnellUkraine is Using 2,400-Year-Old Weapon to Slow the Russian AdvanceIn the realm of area denial warfare, often the goal is not to prevent the enemy from advancing but to severely restrict, slow down, or…·4 min read·May 7, 2024--18--18
Wes O'DonnellUkraine Sends 20 Indestructible Toyota Hilux Pickup Trucks to the FrontThis is not a joke — the Hilux has legendary status in armed conflicts around the world.·5 min read·May 1, 2024--15--15
Wes O'DonnellLong-Range ATACMS Will Make Crimea Worthless to RussiaThis extended-range version, which can reach 300 km, is about to make Putin’s army very uncomfortable in Crimea.·5 min read·Apr 29, 2024--23--23
Wes O'DonnellHow to Fortify Buildings Against Climate ChangeThis is part two of a two-part series on smart prepping for regular people. You can read part one here.13 min read·Apr 26, 2024--2--2
Wes O'DonnellUS Deploying More US Army Troops to Ukraine as “Advisors”As the US begins to ship new weapons and ammo to Ukraine, the Pentagon expects Russia to step up offensive action in the coming days.·6 min read·Apr 24, 2024--8--8
Wes O'DonnellHow Fast Can the US Get New Weapons and Ammo to Ukraine?The US is back in the fight — logistically speaking.·5 min read·Apr 22, 2024--10--10
Wes O'DonnellUkraine Downs Bomber 300 km Inside Russia with Mystery WeaponToday, Ukraine claims to have shot down a Russian Tu-22M3 supersonic nuclear-capable bomber more than 300 km inside Russia.·4 min read·Apr 19, 2024--13--13