{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a22b52017f169d6433fb960/6a4682938890f0eef3a654bd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"415. Choking the Russian War Machine","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a22b52017f169d6433fb960/1783005566355-d9d75ad4-bc9e-4b6b-8e68-4b13a75aa6d7.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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 <em>Zvezducha</em> drones paralyzing Russian supply lines.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Highlights:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>The Starlink Scalpel:</strong> How mid-range drones are causing a slow strangulation of Russia’s means of waging war.</li><li><strong>Babel’s Investigation:</strong> Addressing unprecedented abuse allegations within Ukraine's 425th Separate Assault Regiment.</li><li><strong>Wartime Elections?:</strong> Why talks of a political showdown with Valerii Zaluzhnyi have left the hosts mystified.</li><li><strong>Listener Q&amp;A:</strong> Unpacking post-war partition scenarios and why targeting civilian aviation remains a high-risk gamble.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Join the Conversation: If you have a question about the war in Ukraine or any of the conflicts we cover, email us at podbattleground@gmail.com</p><p>Follow us on:</p><p>X - @PodBattleground</p><p>Instagram - podbattleground</p><p>Producer: James Hodgson</p><p>A Goalhanger Podcast</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Goalhanger"}