Task Force Dragon_ The US Secret in Ukraine

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March 30, 2025 • 18 mins

Discover the untold story of Task Force Dragon, the covert US military operation that dramatically shaped the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In this riveting podcast episode, military experts Carlos and Elena reveal how this secret command center in Wiesbaden, Germany became the nerve center of America's shadow war.From providing precise targeting coordinates for HIMARS strikes to expanding operations into Russian territory, Task Force Dragon represents one of the most significant yet least understood aspects of modern warfare. Our hosts explore how US intelligence and military advisors worked alongside Ukrainian forces to counter Russia's numerical advantages through technology and precision.Learn how the operation evolved from strictly defined "red lines" to increasingly bold actions, including CIA-supported drone strikes deep within Russian territory. The podcast also examines the internal conflicts between Ukrainian military leaders that ultimately undermined the 2023 counteroffensive, and how the changing US administration under Trump threatens to reshape this critical military partnership.

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