"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (3 Viewers)

• May 31, 2024

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The Kerch bridge may also not be that important anymore (although its still a symbol of the occupation). It seems the trains rolling over it are severly weight restricted. I expect this to be a direct cause of the first attack with the massive fuel fire causing extensive heat damage to the concrete of a pillar and/or several sections thus massive impacting the load-bearing factor of the affected concrete.

 

• May 31, 2024

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Denniss said:

More and more nations are lifting or reducing their ban on using its donated weapons vs russian soil. Now US/Germany permit their use on a ~40km distance from border inside russia to defend predominantly Kharkov from atacks, possible other regions in the same situation. Atacms are excepted but Himars are permitted

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This is infuriating. America, of all countries, ought to know that fighting a war with one hand tied is a recipe for failure. Forcing Ukraine to do that only aids Russia.

 

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• May 31, 2024

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Admiral Beez said:

Are you thinking of more Beriev A-50s getting shot down? There's that excellent depiction during "Operation Dreamland" in Clancy's Red Storm Rising, in that case F-117s did the deed. For Ukraine it would need to be UAF MiGs or Sukhois over Russia with massive ECM support or Vipers shooting into Russia from within Ukraine airspace, since the Vipers are restricted, IIRC.

What's the longest possible range AAM for Ukraine's F-16? Too bad the AIM-260 JATM isn't ready. This site below is good info on all things F-16.

F-16.net - The ultimate F-16, F-35 and F-22 reference

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I don't think Russia will use its ASAT so I was thinking of something a little more airborne. I would be surprised if NATO hasn't been war-gaming a similar scenario for years.

 

• May 31, 2024

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It would be nice if the Ukrainian F-16s could be fitted with the Meteor

 

• May 31, 2024

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Dec 18, 2015

Ukraine Can Now Use U.S.-Supplied Weapons To Strike Inside Russia

The White House has officially granted Kyiv's wish of allowing it to shoot back at Russian positions across the border with U.S. weapons.

www.twz.com

 

• May 31, 2024

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Dec 18, 2015

Ukraine Situation Report: Claims Swirl Around Missile Strike On Kerch Ferries

Ukraine provided satellite imagery it says shows two Russian ships in Kerch damaged by U.S. donated ATACMS.

www.twz.com

 

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Dec 18, 2015

Hmmmm....

Russia announces conducting live fire less than 4 miles of Norwegian coast.

 

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Dec 18, 2015

Denmark Authorizes Ukraine to Use F-16s for Strikes in Russia.

 

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• May 31, 2024

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Dec 18, 2015

Ukrainian Drones Retrieve Fallen Drones And Trophies From Battlefield

Ukrainian troops are skilled at using drones with hooks and lines to retrieve fallen drones. It's a useful tactic when most drones downed by jamming are undamaged.

www.forbes.com

 

• May 31, 2024

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Dec 18, 2015

Ukraine’s ATACMS Rockets Are Severing Russian Supply Lines Into Crimea. But The Last Line Is The Toughest.

There are just a few ways to ship large quantities of cargo into Crimea from Russia. But the most voluminous supply line is also the hardest for Ukraine to interdict.

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Dec 18, 2015

Germany allows Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia with German weapons

Berlin’s announcement follows a similar move by the Biden administration.

www.politico.eu

 

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Dec 18, 2015

Root out the traitors:

Austrian liberals demand probe of far-right leader’s Putin links after POLITICO report

The Freedom Party’s Herbert Kickl is likely to become the country’s next chancellor.

www.politico.eu

 

• May 31, 2024

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Dec 18, 2015

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW5ZrbLZaI8

 

• May 31, 2024

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Dec 18, 2015

The US has partially lifted the ban on Ukraine using US weapons to strike Russia, Ukrainian forces will now be allowed to strike target in Russia in defence of Kharkiv, Keir Giles from Chatham house updates Frontline on what the policy change means following an interview before the announcement.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbzOP53dlWo

 

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Dec 18, 2015

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSZ3SRQgnv4

 

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Dec 18, 2015

View: https://x.com/RALee85/status/1796542440251195591

 

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Dec 18, 2015

I still don't understand why Russia agrees to these: Ukraine and Russia announce major prisoner swap

 

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Dec 18, 2015

Ukraine using Western arms to strike inside Russia 'a question of time', says Zelenskiy

 

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Dec 18, 2015

France U-turns on inviting Russia to D-Day memorial ceremony

 

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Dec 18, 2015

Russia opens a new front: Mapping three key battles in the Ukrainian war