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Good question. Depends on the place and the amount of damage. Ironically, the bridge was created as a de-facto barrier that prevents any sizeable vessel to go anywhere beyond one narrow passage - which is easier to control. Or to shut down, as they did in 2018 when they prevented Ukrainian gunboats and the tug to enter the Azov Sea. They towed a disabled tanker from Kerch Shipyard and place it under that main span. So, if that span collapses now, most of the traffic will stop, indeed.If Ukraine drops the Kerch bridge, how will that affect shipping through the straight?
In other words, if they partially collapse the main span instead of obliterating it, that may create a shipping hazard.
Two of the tanks in the left hand picture seem to have a small white cross on them. Not saying they're AFU at all but I just noticed it.
The Master Strategist strikes again."Some local Russian security officials are likely interpreting Russia's draconian wartime legislation to mean that public display of blue and yellow items is outlawed because it might evidence discreet support for Ukraine."
"In recent days, Russian National Guard troops arrested a 22 year old man in Volkhov near St Petersburg for displaying which was eventually determined to be the blue and yellow flag of Russia's own Aerospace Forces."
View: https://twitter.com/DefenceHQ/status/1665236216193613824
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SaporotRob had the right idea; drop the spans in the Russian channel, leave the Ukraine side standing for now. Good reparations project for the Orcs, postwar: environmentally responsible deconstruction and removal of the entire bridge and its remains.Good question. Depends on the place and the amount of damage. Ironically, the bridge was created as a de-facto barrier that prevents any sizeable vessel to go anywhere beyond one narrow passage - which is easier to control. Or to shut down, as they did in 2018 when they prevented Ukrainian gunboats and the tug to enter the Azov Sea. They towed a disabled tanker from Kerch Shipyard and place it under that main span. So, if that span collapses now, most of the traffic will stop, indeed.
Nice. I wonder if a sizeable quantity of RIM-7 missiles were close to their use-by dates and NATO figured, here's a home for them - where they'll definitely be used before they expire.I don't recall seeing this posted before
Sea Sparrow RIM-7 Surface-To-Air Missiles Are Headed To Ukraine
The RIM-7 Sea Sparrow will be paired with Soviet-era Buk launchers and radar systems in a bizarre but potentially much needed mash-up.www.thedrive.com
…" Down we dive, spouting our flames from under. Off with one helluva roar.."
"A weapon unused is a useless weapon."Nice. I wonder if a sizeable quantity of RIM-7 missiles were close to their use-by dates and NATO figured, here's a home for them - where they'll definitely be used before they expire.