# 415. Choking the Russian War Machine

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Podcast: [Battleground](https://stenobird.com/podcast/battleground-5307466)
Published: 2026-07-03T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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. Highlights: 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. 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 Follow us on: X - @PodBattleground Instagram - podbattleground Producer: James Hodgson A Goalhanger Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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