"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (4 Viewers)

[GrauGeist]

Wasn't their jump-off point 40 miles north already?

According to current sat. images, the convoy is stretched out over 40 miles, closely packed and mixed vehicles.

I'm not a conspiracy nut, but this convoy *almost* seems like bait to NATO interdiction.

As I mentioned before, I cannot beleive their strategists are this stupid.

For a look at the convoy, go here:

Satellite images show much longer convoy of Russian military vehicles

A Russian military convoy is getting closer to Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv, according to new satellite images released Monday by Maxar Technologies.

www.militarytimes.com

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

Republicans introduce joint resolution demanding Russia lose permanent seat on UN Security Council

Several high-profile Republicans are introducing a joint resolution calling on President Biden to pressure the United Nations to strip Russia of its permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, which gives Moscow a veto over the council's resolutions.

www.yahoo.com

According to current sat. images, the convoy is stretched out over 40 miles, closely packed and mixed vehicles.

I'm not a conspiracy nut, but this convoy *almost* seems like bait to NATO interdiction.

As I mentioned before, I cannot beleive their strategists are this stupid.

For a look at the convoy, go here:

Satellite images show much longer convoy of Russian military vehicles

A Russian military convoy is getting closer to Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv, according to new satellite images released Monday by Maxar Technologies.

www.militarytimes.com

If they're packed that close for 40 miles, you can light 'em up with RPGs from off-road. That's some shoddy planning, agreed.

 

[wlewisiii]

The convoy gets to Kyiv and the driver of the lead vehicle gets out.

"Anyone here? We'd like to defect."

(yeah, I know but it seemed funny )

 

[at6]

Meanwhile here in Canada our new Minister of Defence is focused on sexual misconduct and #metoo issues.

Is he now the Minister of Self Defense?

 

[at6]

Goodness. Is there any western democracy not yet on board? How about Latin America? We know Brazil's leader is a fan of Putin.

Some Latin American nations call for Russian withdrawal from Ukraine

Colombia, Argentina and Chile on Thursday called for swift withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine, as other Latin American countries rejected the use of force but stopped short of calling for a Russian exit.

www.reuters.com

Does that mean Putin will hide like Mengele?

 

[at6]

With the strength of the rouble, $50 should buy a decent sized spread

That means that I might buy half of Russia for $250.00?

 

[at6]

Hopefully Putin gets what he has coming to him.

A Vodka and Arsenic enema.

 

[buffnut453]

A Vodka and Arsenic enema.

Delivered by this puppy:

New firefighting water cannon said to produce up to 81000 liters/minute

It requires larges bodies of water but it can allegedly reach 3 kilometers (1,7 miles) from the water source.

www.ctif.org

22,000 gals per minute. That'd bring a tear to his eys.

 

[GrauGeist]

Delivered by this puppy:

New firefighting water cannon said to produce up to 81000 liters/minute

It requires larges bodies of water but it can allegedly reach 3 kilometers (1,7 miles) from the water source.

www.ctif.org

22,000 gals per minute. That'd bring a tear to his eys.

We actually need something like that here in NorCal for fire season...

 

[J_P_C]

"Military-Industrial Complex" An obsolete term - 50 years ago yes, but look how many large defense contractors are left. I've worked half of my career as a government contractor and I can tell you the "tail doesn't wag the dog." Read "Skunk Works" by Ben Rich and you'll get a feel on how things really work

My biggest beef with the P-8 is it uses a sensor instead of the traditional Magnetic Anomaly Detection (MAD) system which Boeing says is better, I've heard the opposite. It has a surface search radar that has had issues and I believe it's because it operates at higher altitudes than the P-3. I think the P-8 is a good surveillance aircraft, but as far as hunting and killing subs, you need an aircraft that can loiter for long periods of time at lower altitudes and maintain a modern version of the "Julie-Jezebel" system along with a strong surface search radar. The P-8 does have an impressive armament package.

spot on about P8 - is simply short legged on low altitude because of the propulsion - and i think whole BAMS concept is ... far from perfection i would say. Another weak spot is bomb bay arrrangement - biga airplane without capability to carry big load of weapon. From other hand it is jet - pilots like it ...

 

[buffnut453]

We actually need something like that here in NorCal for fire season...

But shooting water, not vodka...right?

 

[SaparotRob]

That means that I might buy half of Russia for $250.00?

Alaska is taken.

 

[J_P_C]

My guess is these aircraft have already integrated a NATO IFF system or they would have one that is compatible with one already being operated by the UAF. J P C would know.

yes our -29th are equipped in NATO compatible IFF (locally produced on Thales licence) and communication gear working in Have Quick mode as well - finally E3 crewas will have better view on situation in the air

 

[J_P_C]

looks like US will provide us with used F16 as a replacement for MiGs transferred to Ukrainian pilots - it sounds like very reasonable move of US administration - let me express my personal gratitude to all US taxpayers! By the way our governmet let Ukrainian AF to use our airfields as operational bases. undoubtfully it is significant escalation...

 

[Escuadrilla Azul]

As I mentioned before, I cannot beleive their strategists are this stupid.

Don't underestimate the foolness which people are capable.

If Putin is surrounded by like minded people and nobody is thinking outside their box, nobody will ask what if questions:

-What if the ukrainians didn't surrender at the first shoot?
-What if the West got united?
-What if the sanctions go ahead?

Thinking different from uncle Vlad is no recipe for a long and good life in Rusia today.

 

[SaparotRob]

Don't underestimate the foolness which people are capable.

If Putin is surrounded by like minded people and nobody is thinking outside their box, nobody will ask what if questions:

-What if the ukrainians didn't surrender at the first shoot?
-What if the West got united?
-What if the sanctions go ahead?

Thinking different from uncle Vlad is no recipe for a long and good life in Rusia today.

I guess he really did out smart the West. We never thought he could do it so wrong.

 

[Dimlee]

Ukrainians are doing some drive-by molotov throwing.

Very risky. Don't know if it is genuine or a throw at a fuel starved and abandoned APC.

Extremely risky, of course. But people are very angry and produce those cocktails in thousands. Polystyrene foam is in deficit.
By the way, I said recently "Molotov's cocktail" to one "producer", who is a local coffee shop owner, and was corrected. "F**k Molotov", she said. "This is our Bandera-Smoothie".

 

[Dimlee]

Good morning, Kharkiv.

Унаслідок обстрілу Харкова загинули щонайменше 10 людей, третина будівлі ОДА обвалилася (оновлено) (відео)

Росія вдарила по центру міста.

lb.ua

Some years ago, I studied some episodes of the WWII history of Kharkiv. I didn't find any evidence of bombing of this square either by Germans or by Soviets.

Edit: Two missiles. The second one arrived 5-6 min later when rescue service and firefighters were on the square helping survivors.

 

[J_P_C]

one of my US friends use to said about war propaganda - dehuminizing of your enemy is key for success in this field - i would say Ukrainians are good in this game - from other hand considering typical russian warfare style - it is process with minimal extra effort.

 

[XBe02Drvr]

According to current sat. images, the convoy is stretched out over 40 miles, closely packed and mixed vehicles.

I'm not a conspiracy nut, but this convoy *almost* seems like bait to NATO interdiction.

As I mentioned before, I cannot beleive their strategists are this stupid.

For a look at the convoy, go here:

Satellite images show much longer convoy of Russian military vehicles

A Russian military convoy is getting closer to Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv, according to new satellite images released Monday by Maxar Technologies.

www.militarytimes.com

Did you read the linked article several pages back, Feeding the Bear? Apparently Russian units are organized kind of light on logistics elements in order to pack more firepower in a given sized unit. This limits the range they can operate without pauses to replenish. This huge and ungainly mixed column probably has extra logistics support "borrowed" from other units, and not organic to the combat units. In a largely conscript army made up of troops with limited experience and not encouraged to innovate much, coordinating with "foreign" supply troops from other units with other traditions and other SOPs could easily go SNAFU or even FUBAR pretty quick.
Mighty tempting target. Javelin, anyone?