hawkeye2an
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I can LIVE with that
"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (8 Viewers)
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buffnut453
Captain
Some interesting stuff here about Russia's claims not to be using SS-21.
Some things of note:
1. Apparently, the SS-21 missile body often survives impact if the cluster munition warhead is used.
2. Images apparently showing SS-21 TELs in Belarus give lie to the Russian message that they've retired all their SS-21s.
Some things of note:
1. Apparently, the SS-21 missile body often survives impact if the cluster munition warhead is used.
2. Images apparently showing SS-21 TELs in Belarus give lie to the Russian message that they've retired all their SS-21s.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
And further to my above post about the S-300 being given to Ukraine:
President Biden confirmed Friday that Slovakia transferred a Soviet-era S-300 air defense system to Ukraine and said that the U.S. would reposition an American Patriot missile system to Slovakia in return.
"I want to thank the Slovakian government for providing an S-300 air defense system to Ukraine, something [Ukrainian] President Zelenskyy has personally raised with me in our conversations," Biden said in a statement on Friday. "To enable this transfer and ensure the continued security of Slovakia, the United States will reposition a U.S. Patriot missile system to Slovakia."
thehill.com
This is the right thing to do.
President Biden confirmed Friday that Slovakia transferred a Soviet-era S-300 air defense system to Ukraine and said that the U.S. would reposition an American Patriot missile system to Slovakia in return.
"I want to thank the Slovakian government for providing an S-300 air defense system to Ukraine, something [Ukrainian] President Zelenskyy has personally raised with me in our conversations," Biden said in a statement on Friday. "To enable this transfer and ensure the continued security of Slovakia, the United States will reposition a U.S. Patriot missile system to Slovakia."
US to send Patriot system to Slovakia to offset S-300 transfer to Ukraine
President Biden confirmed Friday that Slovakia transferred a Soviet-era S-300 air defense system to Ukraine and said that the U.S. would reposition an American Patriot missile system to Slovakia in…
thehill.com
This is the right thing to do.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
Russia's so-called special operation in Ukraine could end in the "foreseeable future," as its goals are being reached, a Kremlin spokesperson said Friday.
"The operation continues; the goals are being achieved. Substantive work is being carried out both through the military in terms of advancing the operation, and through the [peace] negotiators who are in the negotiation process with Ukrainian counterparts," Dmitry Peskov told reporters, according to multiple outlets.
Asked about the timeline for such a completion, Peskov said, "We are talking about the foreseeable future."
The comments are sure to be taken with a grain of salt by Western and Ukrainian leaders, who in the past week have frequently warned that Moscow is gearing up for an assault on the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine.
thehill.com
Hat-tip to good ole Rob.
"The operation continues; the goals are being achieved. Substantive work is being carried out both through the military in terms of advancing the operation, and through the [peace] negotiators who are in the negotiation process with Ukrainian counterparts," Dmitry Peskov told reporters, according to multiple outlets.
Asked about the timeline for such a completion, Peskov said, "We are talking about the foreseeable future."
The comments are sure to be taken with a grain of salt by Western and Ukrainian leaders, who in the past week have frequently warned that Moscow is gearing up for an assault on the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine.
Kremlin spokesman says Ukraine operation could end ‘in foreseeable future’
Russia’s so-called special operation in Ukraine could end in the “foreseeable future,” as its goals are being reached, a Kremlin spokesperson said Friday. “The operation continues; the goals …
thehill.com
Hat-tip to good ole Rob.
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Admiral Beez
Major
Good explanation on the Russian mindset.
Ralph Haus
Tech Sergeant
Now, that was depressing!
Well the Qanon morons believe it...
vikingBerserker
Lieutenant General
Those are some tough looking vehicles
Thumpalumpacus
Major
Reading the Wiki, they seem pretty bad-ass. I've got no doubt the Ukrainians will put them to good use.
MIflyer
1st Lieutenant
Remains of an SS-21 missile that hit the train station, short range solid fueled ballistic that also has cruise missile mode. But the UKR is equipped with those missiles, too.
Read today that Romania is still flying Mig-21's, which are being replaced with used F-16's from Norway. Had no idea anyone in Europe was till flying Fishbeds.
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Read today that Romania is still flying Mig-21's, which are being replaced with used F-16's from Norway. Had no idea anyone in Europe was till flying Fishbeds.
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GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
I beleive Croatia is still operating MiG-21s.
Bulgaria has long since retired theirs and most are gone, except for a few that are on display in various locations, like the one at Burgas Airport.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
Bolding added.
Admiral Beez
Major
IDK, they look more apt for riot police putting down civil disobedience than for transporting infantry into combat.
MIflyer
1st Lieutenant
Last I heard, Jordan was still flying F-5's. They augmented the ones they got from the US with some from Europe.
And I understand that India decided their Mig-21's were too hazardous to fly any more.
And I understand that India decided their Mig-21's were too hazardous to fly any more.
Admiral Beez
Major
I bet Ukraine could do well with some loaner armed trainers, especially those they're accustomed to, like the L-39 Albatros. There must be a lot of these about Aero L-39 Albatros - Wikipedia
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Hell, why not A37 Dragonflies? There must be a bunch of those kicking around.
FLYBOYJ
"THE GREAT GAZOO"
This was mentioned earlier about 100 pages ago. The L39 would be perfect as more than likely many if not all the current UAF pilots have probably flown them. What's needed is the L39ZA which is the dedicated light attack version with extra pylons, strengthened landing gear and a centerline GSh-23L cannon. The dedicated trainer versions would have to be modified for any type of attack mission, and that could take time to complete.
The great thing about the L39 is the engine is made in the Ukraine.
FLYBOYJ
"THE GREAT GAZOO"
There's some in Central and South America, I doubt the countries still operating them would want to give them up. I doubt there's any left in the US and I believe the last of the T-37s were being cut up.Hell, why not A37 Dragonflies? There must be a bunch of those kicking around.
Glider
Captain
I would hope that a fair bit of equipment is stored in various Nato countries that the Ukrainian Army would be more than grateful to have in their control.
From a UK position the following have either recently been replaced or the use has dropped considerably and are either low tech or widely used by other nations
L118 Sniper rifles
GPMG (Largely replaced in the infantry)
81mm Mortars
L118 105mm gun (Significantly reduced numbers)
M109 (replaced by the AS90 but was pretty Much standard across NATO)
I have stayed away from high tech kit such as Challenger tanks which would need a huge logistical tail
From a UK position the following have either recently been replaced or the use has dropped considerably and are either low tech or widely used by other nations
L118 Sniper rifles
GPMG (Largely replaced in the infantry)
81mm Mortars
L118 105mm gun (Significantly reduced numbers)
M109 (replaced by the AS90 but was pretty Much standard across NATO)
I have stayed away from high tech kit such as Challenger tanks which would need a huge logistical tail
