"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (2 Viewers)
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About the boats for the coastal and inner waterways defence. Small force but it will be helpful in guarding the Danube delta area. All three unblocked Ukrainian ports are there.
Two Security Assistance Packages for Ukraine Contribute to Coastal, Waterway Defense
In the last month, the U.S. pledged more than $1.4 billion in security assistance to Ukraine. Some of that assistance is aimed at helping the Ukrainian military better defend their coast and
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I like his cautious optimism. By the way, he is one of the few persons who accessed the invasion timing correctly, back in November 2021.
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'We'll win by end of year': Ukrainian chief defiant amid 'tactical' retreat | ITV News
In an interview with ITV News, the country's Military Intelligence Chief, Kyrylo Budanov, told us the retreat was both 'tactical' and 'organised.' | ITV National News
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: As Ukrainian troops advance into Russia, Michael Clarke explains what it means
Ukraine's surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk region is continuing, with battles raging into a fourth day. Ukraine has made territorial gains, with some suggestions it could have control of Sudzha - the last operational trans-shipping point for Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine.
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"No enemy bomber can reach the Ruhr. If one reaches the Ruhr, my name is not Göring. You may call me Meyer."
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
It appears that the Russian mouthpieces forget that Moscow can be bombed just as easy.
I would think that starting a war with NATO would be a ruinous adventure, especially at this point in time, when men and material are have been bled off in Ukraine.
I would think that starting a war with NATO would be a ruinous adventure, especially at this point in time, when men and material are have been bled off in Ukraine.
Admiral Beez
Major
No one is going to be bombing Moscow. If Ukraine does it the escalation will worry the US and NATO. NATO won't do it unless it's WW3 and it's with an ICBM, and then we're all dead.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
I'm just wondering. How many ships has Russia lost in this land war?About the boats for the coastal and inner waterways defence. Small force but it will be helpful in guarding the Danube delta area. All three unblocked Ukrainian ports are there.
Two Security Assistance Packages for Ukraine Contribute to Coastal, Waterway Defense
In the last month, the U.S. pledged more than $1.4 billion in security assistance to Ukraine. Some of that assistance is aimed at helping the Ukrainian military better defend their coast andwww.defense.gov
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Russia stated that in the event of escalation (referring to the blockade of Kaliningrad), they'll bomb London.
They didn't state whether it would be nukes or not, they just said they'll bomb it.
I'm going out on a limb here, but it seems to me that if Russia bombs London, the British aren't going to just sit there and wag their finger and issue a strongly worded message of disappointment...
Glider
Captain
Plus of course there is the rather inconvenient fact that to bomb London you have to cross the whole of Europe, or go around the North giving us plenty of time to get into position to intercept.
Also you will have started WW3 and an chance of getting home is so close to nil
Also you will have started WW3 and an chance of getting home is so close to nil
Russian Jets Are Flying So Low To Dodge Ukrainian Air-Defenses That They’re Running Into The Ground
The same low flying that helps pilots to dodge enemy air-defenses also exposes them to a separate risk: collisions with the terrain.
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Tangentially related:
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This little Swedish island could be key to Europe's protection from Vladimir Putin's fury
As NATO considers accepting two new members, Sweden is flexing its firepower on an idyllic holiday island that could serve as a strategic stronghold in the Baltic Sea. But for residents who love Gotland's peaceful waters, it's an uncomfortable shift.
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Explosions shake Kyiv's centre as Sievierodonetsk falls to Russia after one of war's bloodiest fights
Four explosions are heard in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv as Russian forces seize full occupation of the eastern Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk, marking Ukraine's biggest battlefield setback for more than a month.
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Cruiser Moskva, SAR vessel Vasiliy Bekh, landing ship Saratov. 2-4 boats near Snake Island.
Two other landing ships were damaged alongside Saratov in the same operation.
At least one corvette was damaged by MLRS near Odessa in March and not seen until she was spotted in June in the Volga river on her way to the Baltic Sea.
buffnut453
Captain
While some Swedes on Gotland expressed hopes for negotiations and peace for everyone, guests at a Russian TV show discussed the occupation of their island - in December 2021.Tangentially related:
This little Swedish island could be key to Europe's protection from Vladimir Putin's fury
As NATO considers accepting two new members, Sweden is flexing its firepower on an idyllic holiday island that could serve as a strategic stronghold in the Baltic Sea. But for residents who love Gotland's peaceful waters, it's an uncomfortable shift.
Fact Check-Russian TV show clip predates the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
A clip of a Russian television show segment shared on social media websites predates the February 2022 war in Ukraine. The video clip, from the program “60 Minutes”, initially aired in early December 2021, not March 2022, as suggested by some social media users, and shows...
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Admiral Beez
Major
If only Ukraine had a few midget SSKs.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
Didn't we discuss putting new German submarines on wheels, calling them buses and "drive" them to Ukraine a few months back?
At least I had a plan.
At least I had a plan.
Glider
Captain
Pure speculation I know, but I see all this rhetoric from Russia as a positive sign, as it shows their insecurity. If a nation is positive and confident, they let their actions do the talking, which in turn build confidence in your own people and forces, while giving the opposition's concerns and fears room to develop and grow.
By exaggerating your threats to such an extreme level, people in your own area of control will start to recognise that what your saying, is rubbish. IN turn they will lose confidence in you, and its confidence which is critical in conflict
By exaggerating your threats to such an extreme level, people in your own area of control will start to recognise that what your saying, is rubbish. IN turn they will lose confidence in you, and its confidence which is critical in conflict
Here it goes.Yes, without a doubt. Look at upgrades. The -16 has continually been upgraded over its service life. I think the last upgrade for a -29 was around 2002? Also, consider the quality of the electronics suite.
BiffF15 is much better placed to answer this, but I'd put my money on an F-16 nine times out of ten, assuming equally-skilled pilots.
First, the F-16A and the MiG-29A are a pretty close fight performance wise, with the Viper having better legs, better man machine interface (by a large margin) and better weapons.
The later block F-16s with big engines (GE F-110 or PW F100-229) have a large performance advantage over most of the late model MiG-29s.
Second the Russian Air Force has had a stressful relationship with the MiG-29, maintenance problems, suffering extended groundings, and of course lots of crashes. On top of that their upgrade programs have been sporadic, and not all encompassing (quite a few aircraft received little or no upgrades).
Third, and most importantly the average Russian fighter pilot gets substantially less flying training than his Western counterparts. Emphasis on substantial. Not only does he / she get less flying, the quality is also in my opinion, MUCH less.
Of note the Ukrainian fighter pilots have been training for years with the Western fighter pilots and are fully versed in our methodology. They are flying outdated Russian hardware and doing some great work in my opinion.
Also of note is the Russians are dropping iron bombs (non-smart or unguided weapons) from more "modern" equipment. Indicates lack of smart weapons stockpiled or lack of training on them. Or both. Resulting in modern, expensive aircraft that have to get close to hit their targets, exposing them to simple defenses that appear to be wreaking havoc among them.
To directly answer your question I would put money on the Western trained Viper pilot over either the Russian MiG or SU driver. I think we are seeing that the 800lb Gorilla weights 350lbs and has a bum leg.
They do however have a nuclear ace up their sleeve.
Cheers,
Biff
