"War Z": the Russian military solved two of the three problems of Crimea in half a day

February 25 2022 16

"War Z", as one can call the Russian military operation to force Ukraine to demilitarize and denazify, is on its second day, but some of its intermediate results can already be summed up now. In less than a day, the Russian Ministry of Defense was able to solve two of the three critical problems that arose after the reunification of Crimea with the Russian Federation. Will it be possible to achieve the resolution of the third, the most important one?

The return of the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol to their "native harbor" gave rise to a lot of serious problems that could not be reliably solved for the next 8 years until yesterday. Then the case was given into the hands of the Russian military, and they quickly closed almost all pressing issues. So, what has been done so far, and what remains to be done in the next few days?

Unblocking

As you know, neither Ukraine nor the collective West recognized Crimea as Russian. Moreover, Kiev arranged a real blockade for the inhabitants of the peninsula, which does not have a common land border with the main part of our country. The supply of water through the North Crimean Canal was stopped, and the Ukrainian authorities also staged a “dark one” for the Crimeans, blowing up power transmission towers and cutting off electricity supplies. The lack of direct transport links with the peninsula caused great logistical problems, since Kherson and Zaporozhye regions of Ukraine are located between it and Russia.

Connectivity of Crimea with the mainland was ensured through the construction of the Crimean bridge. However, it should be taken into account that the bridge crossing was an extremely vulnerable and priority target for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which could launch a missile attack on it with the Neptune anti-ship missiles, land-based, sea-based or air-based.

The problem of the peninsula's water supply could not be considered finally solved either. About 85% of fresh water was supplied there through the North Crimean Canal, which was used mainly in agriculture. The blocking of this channel by Ukraine actually destroyed rice growing in the Crimea, and also caused serious damage to horticulture. I had to massively dig artesian wells, the water in which is rich in mineral salts and leads to the gradual degradation of fertile soils. Added difficulties to the Crimeans and weather anomalies that made winters with little snow, and summers dry. Due to the shortage of water, its supply in this resort region had to be done hourly.

Regional and federal authorities have already begun to build powerful desalination plants, but on February 24, 2022, everything changed dramatically.

During the large-scale military operation “Z”, Russian troops entered the territory of Ukraine along the entire length of its border. The armed forces of the DPR and LPR launched a counterattack on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with access to the administrative border of the new states. Russian troops advanced to meet them from the Crimea in the Kherson region. Literally within one day Kiev lost control over the Sea of Azov. This made it possible for Moscow to finally solve two strategically important tasks:

At first, at the expense of the Sea of \uXNUMXb\uXNUMXbAzov, a land transport corridor has appeared, which will now reliably connect Crimea with the Donbass and Russia.

SecondlyHaving reached the city of Kherson, the Russian military took control of the entire infrastructure of the North Crimean Canal. The head of the region Sergey Aksenov said that the Republic is ready to resume water supplies:

This can be done within one day. We can accept water into the canal, technically we are ready. Pumping stations are ready, all our services are on high alert, ready to receive water.

According to reports, Dnieper water has already begun to flow to the peninsula, the water blockade of which can now be considered completed. In half a day, Carl!

Confession?

Now the matter is left to the third, most important problem of Crimea, which, unfortunately, cannot be solved through the Russian Foreign Ministry. This is a question of the legal status of the peninsula.

As we have already mentioned, neither Ukraine nor the collective West behind it recognized Crimea as Russian. The suspended legal status creates a lot of difficulties and restrictions on the normal life of the Crimeans and gives the "partners" a lever of constant political pressure on Moscow. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, alas, is powerless here, a kind word will never achieve a solution to the problem. But when diplomats run out of words, the military gets down to business.

Thus, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation during the “War Z” should inflict a crushing defeat on Ukraine and force Kiev to complete and unconditional surrender. After that, in Nezalezhnaya, undoubtedly, a most serious constitutional reform should be carried out to change the form of its state structure. One of the demands of Moscow can and should be the recognition by Kiev of the right of Crimeans and residents of Donbass to self-determination, Crimea - Russian, and the DPR and LPR - independent and independent states. Whether the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics will continue to exist on their own, whether they will become part of the Russian or Ukrainian Federation, can be decided in the future.

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viktortarianik

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25 February 2022 11: 38

Much has been accomplished in such a short period of time.
123

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25 February 2022 12: 31
In less than a day, the Russian Ministry of Defense was able to solve two of the three critical problems that arose after the reunification of Crimea with the Russian Federation. Will it be possible to achieve the resolution of the third, the most important one?

Is it really so?

1) As I understand it, the first problem you consider is the blockade of overland communication and the transformation of the supply of electricity.
Well, I'll tell you a secret, they say the bridge was built, they called it Crimean. so land communication has not been a problem for a long time, all the more critical. The problem with electricity was also solved a long time ago.

2) Water supply through the Crimean Canal? Well, this problem has not been critical for a long time, by and large it is rather a local problem of agriculture. After all, you say that the problem is solved, although not completely.

The problem of the peninsula's water supply could not be considered finally solved either. About 85% of fresh water was supplied there through the North Crimean Canal. water used primarily for agriculture. The blocking of this channel by Ukraine actually destroyed rice growing in the Crimea, and also caused serious damage to horticulture.

In addition, water from the canal did not reach all regions of Crimea. Probably, the water blockade can even be considered useful in some ways (by analogy with sanctions), an incentive has appeared for the development of the peninsula's water supply system. The results are in.

3) Is recognition by Ukraine and the West so important to you that you consider this a critical issue? Are you waiting for all the approval from someone, otherwise it doesn’t count?

Now the matter is left to the third, most important problem of Crimea, which, unfortunately, cannot be solved through the Russian Foreign Ministry. This is a question of the legal status of the peninsula.
As we have already mentioned, neither Ukraine nor the collective West behind it recognized Crimea as Russian. The suspended legal status creates a lot of difficulties and restrictions on the normal life of the Crimeans and gives the "partners" a lever of constant political pressure on Moscow. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, alas, is powerless here, a kind word will never achieve a solution to the problem. But when diplomats run out of words, the military gets down to business.

I have to disappoint you, the recognition of Crimea as Russian by the West will not follow. It is too early to say what will happen to Ukraine, in my opinion, the probability of not recognizing the new Ukrainian regime by the West is quite high. It looks like the regiment of the unrecognized has arrived.

It turns out that you do not understand the goals and objectives of the operation in Ukraine, you come up with critical problems and talk about their successful solution. Are you glad that the lives of the boys were exchanged for the opportunity to grow rice? We must understand that they are fighting there and risking their lives for nothing at all. As a hint, I can advise you to pay attention to the banner that flutters over the column.

And look at what is written on the poster.
1. Expert_Analyst_Forecaster
  
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  25 February 2022 12: 38
  
  I fully support 123.
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2. Marzhecki
  
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  25 February 2022 12: 45
  
  It turns out that you do not understand the goals and objectives of the operation in Ukraine, you come up with critical problems and talk about their successful solution. Are you glad that the lives of the boys were exchanged for the opportunity to grow rice? We must understand that they are fighting there and risking their lives for nothing at all.
  
  What nonsense are you talking....
  Since 2018, I have consistently defended the need for a forceful solution to the Ukrainian problem on the Reporter. And you, I remember, always opposed me in this. I recall arguments in the spirit: well, if you are so smart, take a machine gun and go ahead. It was? And you yourself, right now, near Kiev?
  Evona how things turned out. It turns out that I do not understand the goals and objectives.
  
  Well, I'll tell you a secret, they say the bridge was built, they called it Crimean. so land communication has not been a problem for a long time, all the more critical.
  
  The bridge is vulnerable. This was written in the article.
  Have you seen how Tochka-U gets into a military airfield?
  https://topcor.ru/24210-smi-po-ajerodromu-v-rostovskoj-oblasti-nanesen-udar.html
  
  Water supply through the Crimean Canal? Well, this problem has not been critical for a long time, by and large it is rather a local problem of agriculture. After all, you say that the problem is solved, although not completely.
  
  Nothing has been decided there. There were a lot of problems.
  
  Is recognition by Ukraine and the West so important to you that you consider it a critical issue? Are you waiting for all the approval from someone, otherwise it doesn’t count?
  
  Ukraine. Former owner. I speak as a lawyer.
  You would still have a special education, there would be no price as an expert commentator.
  
  I have to disappoint you, the recognition of Crimea as Russian by the West will not follow.
  
  I don't need your frustrations. You just don't understand belmes. what are you talking about. And I understand.
  1. 123
    
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    25 February 2022 13: 43
    
    What nonsense are you talking....
    Since 2018, on Reporter, I have consistently defended the need for a forceful solution to the Ukrainian problem. And you, I remember, always opposed me in this. I recall arguments in the spirit: well, if you are so smart, take a machine gun and go ahead. It was? And you yourself, right now, near Kiev? wink
    Evona how things turned out. It turns out that I do not understand the goals and objectives.
    
    Well, years have passed, you are still calling for shedding blood from the rear. And I recommend you to jump with automatic weapons under the bullets yourself. What has changed then?
    Naturally, I am not near Kiev, but I did not call for a campaign. Are you yourself reporting from a broken tank or from a cozy sofa?
    
    The bridge is vulnerable. This was written in the article.
    Have you seen how Tochka-U gets into a military airfield?
    
    What an interesting logic. Do you know that from the center of St. Petersburg to Estonia or Finland the distance is the same as from the bridge to the Ukrainian coast?
    Are you planning any events there? Tell you about Kaliningrad?
    And about the rocket, it says there...
    
    According to other sources, Ukrainian drones penetrated the airspace of the Russian Federation. Air defense systems found them and destroyed them. It is stated that the wreckage of enemy vehicles is just burning on the territory of the airfield.
    
    So it is not yet clear what and where fell.
    
    Nothing has been decided there. There were a lot of problems.
    
    That's exactly what it was basically.
    
    The problem of the peninsula's water supply could not be considered finally solved either. About 85% of fresh water was supplied there through the North Crimean Canal, which was used mainly in agriculture. The blocking of this channel by Ukraine actually destroyed rice growing in the Crimea, and also caused serious damage to horticulture. I had to massively dig artesian wells, the water in which is rich in mineral salts and leads to the gradual degradation of fertile soils. Added difficulties to the Crimeans and weather anomalies that made winters with little snow, and summers dry. Due to the shortage of water, its supply in this resort region had to be done hourly.
    
    Remind you that water from the canal did not flow to all regions of Crimea, but only to its northern and eastern parts? And yes, the presence of water in the canal does not affect the weather in any way, winters with little snow and dry summers happen from time to time and the canal has nothing to do with it.
    
    Ukraine. Former owner. I speak as a lawyer.
    You would still have a special education, there would be no price as an expert commentator.
    
    I don't need your frustrations. You just don't understand belmes. what are you talking about. And I understand.
    
    Let's return to this issue in a week or two or a little later.
    You, as a certified lawyer, describe to us in detail why Washington does not recognize the "puppet regime" established in the "territories occupied by the aggressor" and all sorts of European parliamentarians will spit saliva from the stands, then tell us what we need to do about it.
    I'm curious, the option of going to Washington and Brussels to force them to recognize the changes will be?
    1. wamp
      
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      27 February 2022 09: 52
      
      Quote: 123
      Remind you that the water from the canal
      
      You are wrong about water.
      
      In order for it to be somehow enough, it was necessary to abandon the most profitable part of the Crimean agriculture - rice growing. Now rice cultivation is back.
      
      And yes, water greatly changes the microclimate of Crimea, the salinity of its lakes and estuaries.
      1. 123
        
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        27 February 2022 10: 43
        
        You are wrong about water.
        In order for it to be somehow enough, it was necessary to abandon the most profitable part of the Crimean agriculture - rice growing. Now rice cultivation is back.
        And yes, water greatly changes the microclimate of Crimea, the salinity of its lakes and estuaries.
        
        Looks like we got some misunderstanding I'll try to clarify my point of view.
        You are absolutely right, I had to from rice growing. I don't deny it. I say that with all due respect to the rice growers of the Crimea, the purpose of the special operation is not the profitability of agriculture on the peninsula. And not even "microclimate" and "salinity of lakes and estuaries."
        If you have to pay for the opportunity to grow "strategically important rice" with the life and health of the boys, then in the coffin I saw such import substitution. Ready to eat imported (by the way, it is not European and American) or give up pilaf for life.
        The goals of the operation are completely different, the army solves completely different tasks. They are much more global and large-scale. Is it necessary to describe them in detail? Stupidly, no one would have sent an army forward because of the canal.
        And the water in the canal is more of a side effect, a part of the ongoing global changes.
        And yet, the situation with water supply was used in the information war. It was a symbol that they tried to piss us off, hurt us, make us sicker and, of course, provoke us to use military force. Hence the excessive emotionality at the mention of the channel.
        And let me make some clarifications, the problem is not solved "in half a day" as the author claims, it will take two weeks to prepare the channel.
        
        By the way, I would like to pay attention to the quality of water. More than once they wrote about the pollution of the Dnieper (including on this site), if it suddenly turns out that the Dnieper water has suddenly self-purified and is quite suitable for consumption, I will have some doubts.
        
        wamp
        
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        27 February 2022 10: 59
        
        Quote: 123
        The goals of the operation are completely different, the army solves completely different tasks. They are much more global and large-scale.
        
        I understand that you want to only talk along the main branch of events. But there are also side branches, which is what this article has become. It is not about the main thing that will still be, but about what has already happened - a ray of warm light.
        During the Second World War, the Information Bureau did not wait for Berlin to be taken, but also talked about already liberated cities.
        
        123
        
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        27 February 2022 11: 09
        
        Maybe you're right. And there are a lot of "side branches". I sent you one of these
3. Andron59
  
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  25 February 2022 17: 00
  
  Agree! Problems were solved and were no longer acute. And the recognition of the "cyvilized" West should not worry us at all from the word.
Expert_Analyst_Forecaster

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25 February 2022 13: 12

Quote: Marzhetsky
I don't need your frustrations. You just don't understand belmes. what are you talking about.

123 writes that Crimea is not recognized. Yes, and new states too. If you think logically, then you assume that you recognize. But instead of clearly pronouncing your position, you once again become personal.
You have a bad temper, Mr. Marzhetsky. Probably even worse than mine. You're constantly brawling and insulting your opponents. I admit that I was wrong. I thought you lacked education. Actually the problem is different. You lack education.
Expert_Analyst_Forecaster

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25 February 2022 13: 29

One of the demands of Moscow can and should be the recognition by Kiev of the right of Crimeans and residents of Donbass to self-determination, Crimea - Russian, and the DPR and LPR - independent and independent states.

As absolutely correctly wrote 123

It turns out that you do not understand the goals and objectives of the operation in Ukraine, you come up with critical problems and talk about their successful solution.

The author, being in the past, thinks that we are negotiating with Kiev. No, the Russian Federation started a war so that the current Kiev would not exist at all.
gunnerminer

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25 February 2022 16: 03

It is necessary to clean the canal, and this is 400 km. Inspect equipment pumps. Replace broken one. The work is difficult.
steelmaker

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25 February 2022 16: 36

Russian military solved two of the three Crimean problems in half a day

That's what happens when things are done, and not engaged in talking. It is necessary to change Lavrov for a sergeant of the Airborne Forces, it will be more useful.
hlp5118

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26 February 2022 07: 12

Russia came to her home, to Kievan Rus, where the Polans, Krivichi, Northerners, Dravlyans live .... So to speak, the liberation of the occupied lands, the return of historical places.
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Sapsan136

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28 February 2022 08: 37

Now the main thing is that all these territories become part of the Russian Federation, and not remain under the control of Ukraine, which in the future may again become a problem