"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (137 Viewers)

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Ukraine Lands Armed Robot Ashore In Russian-Held Territory Via Drone Boat

Described as a first of its kind, the mission could be a glimpse of what’s to come for amphibious operations. Described as a first of its kind, the mission could be a glimpse of what’s to come for amphibious operations.

www.twz.com

 

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Ukraine Getting License To Build Aster 30 Anti-Missile Interceptors

French approval for Ukraine to build Aster 30s follows a similar announcement from President Trump about Patriot interceptors.

www.twz.com

 

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Call me cautious but I find it difficult to see how Ukraine can introduce Rafale's and Gripen's at pretty much the same time.

You might find countries/manufacturers are pushing their systems so as to get some "combat cred"

 

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Despite Exit Pledges, Some Companies Remain In Russia Amid Ukraine War

 

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-XO6VU3BuE

 

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiFfn-uMOm8

 

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Crimea was Russia’s stronghold. Now it’s a vulnerability.

What was supposed to be Vladimir Putin’s crowning achievement has become a military and personal headache for the Russian leader.

www.politico.eu

 

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Russia sanctions package pushed toward midweek deadline

EU foreign ministers failed to sign off on 21st sanctions round. Wednesday is the last day to lock in an oil price cap.

www.politico.eu

 

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bSUGQOaO1A

 

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y75VZRdvxi4

 

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FZ9fW_52Mk

 

[Denniss]

one russian ship with a bad history kaboomed

View: https://mastodon.social/@MAKS23/116918076464386408

 

[Dimlee]

Magyar comments on the current campaign and the teaser of his interview (English subtitles).

"Many don't understand": Ukraine's commander explains strikes on Russian ships in the Sea of Azov

The commander of the SBS stated that his goal is to paralyze Russia's feeder fleet

biz.liga.net

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vYuRwGX3sc
I can't stop thinking about Arthur Harris's words: "There are a lot of people who say that bombing can never win a war.
Well, my answer to that is that it has never been tried yet, and we shall see."

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History (and historians) will judge. But Bomber Harris would be pleased to observe this campaign, I think.

 

[Dimlee]

one russian ship with a bad history kaboomed

View: https://mastodon.social/@MAKS23/116918076464386408

A video of that 2018 incident near Crimea. Ramming an old Ukrainian tugboat with all the might of the Russian Navy.
Filmed from the Russian ship. The hysterical voice, with a lot of cursing and amateurish orders, belongs to the ship's commander.

View: https://youtu.be/WHSwOZ8pxwM?si=iQDNXyr4_RAAULhr

 

[Dimlee]

Call me cautious but I find it difficult to see how Ukraine can introduce Rafale's and Gripen's at pretty much the same time.

Quite a challenge, indeed. The logic is sound, I think. Gripen for defence and Rafale for long-range missions with a heavy payload (and at a higher cost).

 

[Denniss]

images of the ship sunk at its mooring, looks like almost split in half

View: https://mastodon.social/@MAKS23/116918852798813684

 

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ52jPw7pzk

 

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlgpucG-c3U

 

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Russia accuses Ukraine of terrorism in Sea of Azov as Kyiv opens new front in war

 

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Satellite image confirms Russian patrol ship destroyed near Novorossiysk

A satellite passing over southern Russia captured the aftermath Tuesday evening, and the image leaves little room for doubt: the Russian border guard ship Izumrud sits partially submerged against its pier, the surrounding dock scorched black from fire, exactly as

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