SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
Another smoking related fatality.
"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (62 Viewers)
- Thread starter XBe02Drvr
- Start date
Admiral Beez
Major
"The blasts were the work of military special forces and partisan guerrillas, a Ukrainian official said."
Ukraine Live Updates: Damage in Air Base Blasts Appears Worse Than Russia Claimed
Crimea’s leader said one person was killed and more than 250 people had to evacuate their homes after the explosions on Tuesday. The blasts were the work of military special forces and partisan guerrillas, a Ukrainian official said.
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Yes, Russians are now reaping what their leader sowed.
For the first time since Putin attacked Ukraine, Russian people are getting a taste of what Ukrainians have suffered (evacuating, bombs/rockets exploding nearby) from the start.
In the video, she's upset about all this, but hey, though shit...
Admiral Beez
Major
Memories of the SAS visit to Pebble Island.
www.thinkdefence.co.uk
This might be the first time in eight years that UAF troops have publicly set foot on Crimea.
The SAS Raid on Pebble Island - Think Defence
Pebble Island lies to the north of West Falkland and in 1982, its 25 inhabitants were mainly involved with tending 25,000 sheep. Its small airstrip was
www.thinkdefence.co.uk
This might be the first time in eight years that UAF troops have publicly set foot on Crimea.
Ukraine air force says nine Russian warplanes destroyed in Crimea explosions
Ukraine stops short of publicly claiming responsibility for the explosions at a Russian air base, but President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vows to retake the Crimean Peninsula.
www.abc.net.au
Ukrainians use new smartphone app to make 3D records of war-threatened buildings
Ukrainian volunteers are using smartphone scanners to make digital records of buildings and monuments under threat from Russia's invasion.
www.abc.net.au
Admiral Beez
Major
Russian journalist who staged live TV protest could face 10 years in jail for latest act of defiance
If convicted, Marina Ovsyannikova faces up to 10 years in prison under a new law that penalises statements against the military and was brought into force shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine.
www.abc.net.au
vikingBerserker
Lieutenant General
Cripes, I think more than one cigarette was involved!
Admiral Beez
Major
considering amount of damages special forces have to transport explosives in column of trailers
Did they hit a car park or an airbase?
- listen russian MOD - it was "cigarette accident". Last scene showing car merged with probably element of the wing or tail stabilizer of the large airplane. Explosions had to be spectacular at least.Admiral Beez
Major
Before and (unverified) after images.
This is the moment when Russia lost the war. Ukraine clearly has the ability and will to hit Russia's land, sea and air forces anywhere within Ukraine's pre-2014 internationally recognized borders. Meanwhile all Russia can do is lob dumb rockets from behind their hastily prepared defences.
This has become John Wick vs. Rodney Dangerfield. The former, beloved by his fans worldwide, with now near unlimited latest Gen weaponry, seeking revenge and restitution; the latter relying on 70s rubbish, fumbling about, bemoaning their lack of respect. The eventual outcome is clear.
This is the moment when Russia lost the war. Ukraine clearly has the ability and will to hit Russia's land, sea and air forces anywhere within Ukraine's pre-2014 internationally recognized borders. Meanwhile all Russia can do is lob dumb rockets from behind their hastily prepared defences.
This has become John Wick vs. Rodney Dangerfield. The former, beloved by his fans worldwide, with now near unlimited latest Gen weaponry, seeking revenge and restitution; the latter relying on 70s rubbish, fumbling about, bemoaning their lack of respect. The eventual outcome is clear.
Last edited:
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Just a heads-up: if you see "OSINT" on or attached to an image, it means it's from "Open Source INTelligence" and is legit.
Admiral Beez
Major
As this vid says above, a likely next target will be Crimean Bridge - Wikipedia, which cuts Crimea off from Russia.
Last edited:
buffnut453
Captain
Only if it comes from a recognized source. Any Tom, Dick or Ivan could modify existing satellite imagery to paint a compelling but inaccurate picture....and they can slap OSINT on it to make it look official. If it ain't OSINT from a recognized intelligence body or a non-partisan organization (e.g. vetted not-for-profit etc), then be very careful about forwarding it.
vikingBerserker
Lieutenant General
Possibly 24 aircraft destroyed
"The daylight attack, which triggered 10 or more explosions at Saki air base, home of the Russian Black Sea Fleet's 43rd Independent Naval Attack Aviation Regiment, burned to the ground as many as eight Su-27 fighters, four Su-30 fighter-bombers, five Su-24 bombers, six Mi-8 helicopters and a unique Il-20 telemetry aircraft, according to a Russian source."
Based on the pics Dimlee posted, its certainly more than 9 the Ukrainians claimed.
www.forbes.com
"The daylight attack, which triggered 10 or more explosions at Saki air base, home of the Russian Black Sea Fleet's 43rd Independent Naval Attack Aviation Regiment, burned to the ground as many as eight Su-27 fighters, four Su-30 fighter-bombers, five Su-24 bombers, six Mi-8 helicopters and a unique Il-20 telemetry aircraft, according to a Russian source."
Based on the pics Dimlee posted, its certainly more than 9 the Ukrainians claimed.
A Ukrainian Raid Destroyed A Lot Of Russian Aircraft—And Could Force Russian Squadrons To Pull Back
The Ukrainian attack on a Russian airfield in occupied Crimea on Tuesday apparently destroyed a lot of aircraft. It easily was the biggest single-day loss for Russian air power since Russia widened its war on Ukraine in late February. And it could shape Russian air operations moving forward.
www.forbes.com
Admiral Beez
Major
If I was Russia I'd now place my combat aircraft in Belarus and Russia, where Ukraine can't dare to strike. Of course that's a lot of vulnerable transit time and fuel needed to support Russian troops fighting to keep Kherson.
