"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (8 Viewers)
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Thumpalumpacus
Major
He should take up poker and fold. He's in a no-win situation.
Escuadrilla Azul
Tech Sergeant
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- Feb 27, 2020
"You see morons. This is all you need to cross a river. Now cross over and get on with making me into a geopolitical genius."
fubar57
General
Glider
Captain
Going back to the French and their lack (relatively speaking) of support for the Ukraine in a material sense, there is another example which I find more baffling.
I think we are all aware that currently a training program is underway in the UK to give thousands of recruits into the Ukraine Army, training so they at least have a fighting chance when they enter combat. Recently a European directive is going to expand that in other countries and they are working out which areas are going to concentrate on certain specialities, such as Artillery, AA, armour, Combat engineering and so on.
In today's edition of the Times it is reported, and I find inexcusable, is that the French are refusing to take part. Countries from all around the world are participating from Canada to Australia and a host of European nations, but not the French.
I think that says it all. No one is asking them to give equipment, just time for the training and they are declining.
I think we are all aware that currently a training program is underway in the UK to give thousands of recruits into the Ukraine Army, training so they at least have a fighting chance when they enter combat. Recently a European directive is going to expand that in other countries and they are working out which areas are going to concentrate on certain specialities, such as Artillery, AA, armour, Combat engineering and so on.
In today's edition of the Times it is reported, and I find inexcusable, is that the French are refusing to take part. Countries from all around the world are participating from Canada to Australia and a host of European nations, but not the French.
I think that says it all. No one is asking them to give equipment, just time for the training and they are declining.
buffnut453
Captain
I found this to be another really interesting read. In another example of poor fieldcraft by the Russians, Ukrainian UAV operators are locating Russian positions due to the amount of trash the Russians leave lying around. That just blows my mind. It's the tactical equivalent of walking around with a piece of paper stuck on your back that reads "Kick Here" with an arrow pointing at your backside. I always thought the Boy Scout concept of "leave no trace" was a sound way to prevent detection. Clearly the Russians don't believe in that sort of thing.
The suffering of the locals is truly heartbreaking. I hope, in among all the military supplies, the West can help these people survive the coming winter. Perhaps a good opportunity for the UN to step in and provide humanitarian aid?
www.bbc.com
The suffering of the locals is truly heartbreaking. I hope, in among all the military supplies, the West can help these people survive the coming winter. Perhaps a good opportunity for the UN to step in and provide humanitarian aid?
Ukraine war: Liberating towns is a shot in the arm for Ukrainian troops
The BBC's defence correspondent meets the people of a retaken town - and the soldiers who freed it.
www.bbc.com
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
A well disciplined Army even field-strips their smokes.
As far as the French goes, I am at a loss. They claim to be a first-world military power, but they act like assholes unless the situation is to their benefit.
I suppose that being the furthest from theSoviet Union Russia makes them feel untouchable...
As far as the French goes, I am at a loss. They claim to be a first-world military power, but they act like assholes unless the situation is to their benefit.
I suppose that being the furthest from the
MiTasol
1st Lieutenant
Hopefully the Ukrainians will start a program to totally eliminate Russian rail transport now.
Given the Ukrainian ability to modify civil drones I am surprised they are not already attaching limpit mines to tanker cars on the trains in locations where they must travel slow and then detonating them inside the railyards and stations or when crossing bridges or other targets where a fuel fed fire will destroy the train, its goods and the ability of the orcs to transport anything towards the battle zones. The fires may even provide some crispy orcs for the local wildlife to feed on.
Given the Ukrainian ability to modify civil drones I am surprised they are not already attaching limpit mines to tanker cars on the trains in locations where they must travel slow and then detonating them inside the railyards and stations or when crossing bridges or other targets where a fuel fed fire will destroy the train, its goods and the ability of the orcs to transport anything towards the battle zones. The fires may even provide some crispy orcs for the local wildlife to feed on.
Snautzer01
Honourably banned
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Could you plse give a link to that article.
MiTasol
1st Lieutenant
Maybe it is time to boycott French wines and produce?
Disclaimer - I doubt I have bought anything French for 20 years and I suspect many others are the same. I have bought some "French" cookware but the company is Chinese owned and the pans made in China so I do not consider it French.
Disclaimer - I doubt I have bought anything French for 20 years and I suspect many others are the same. I have bought some "French" cookware but the company is Chinese owned and the pans made in China so I do not consider it French.
ThomasP
Senior Master Sergeant
Interesting things going-on in the background re oil and gas.
"https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/10/08/norway-gas-prices-supply-europe/"
"OPEC+ agrees deep oil production cuts, Biden calls it shortsighted"
"France working on contingency plans as energy crisis looms"
"Gas companies working 'urgently' to expand France-Spain pipeline"
"French Nuclear Power Crisis Frustrates Europe's Push to Quit Russian Energy"
"Smart grids and meters"
"https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/10/08/norway-gas-prices-supply-europe/"
"OPEC+ agrees deep oil production cuts, Biden calls it shortsighted"
"France working on contingency plans as energy crisis looms"
"Gas companies working 'urgently' to expand France-Spain pipeline"
"French Nuclear Power Crisis Frustrates Europe's Push to Quit Russian Energy"
"Smart grids and meters"
Admiral Beez
Major
Going back to my earlier comment, Zelenskyy says this morning that 38 incoming missiles were intercepted. So, anti-missile systems must be in place. A good start.
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buffnut453
Captain
Well...kindda. That image shows the original boxing which dates from January 2022 and came complete with an aggressive, fearsome bear. More recent boxings have different bears that broadly align with the COVID Isolation Bears.
March 2022 saw the Berenstain Bears issue with all Russia together and looking forward to a rapid victory.
The April 2022 boxing had Pooh Bear without pants to reflect the lack of logistical underpinnings behind the Russian invasion, leading to the withdrawal from Kyiv.
The Yogi boxing came out in August 2022 as Russia made opportunistic land-grabs in the east but was denuded of significant combat-capable forces.
The latest release is the Charmin version, that became available this week, to reflect the fact that the Emperor now has no clothes whatsoever, and Crimea is becoming obsessed with toilet paper.
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buffnut453
Captain
On a much more serious note, there have been widespread missile attacks against Ukrainian-held territory today:
There are reports of missiles hitting pedestrian commuter bridges and kids' playgrounds. Civilian infrastructure appears to have been heavily targeted. Looks like Putin is trying to pay back the Kerch Bridge debacle.
There are reports of missiles hitting pedestrian commuter bridges and kids' playgrounds. Civilian infrastructure appears to have been heavily targeted. Looks like Putin is trying to pay back the Kerch Bridge debacle.
fubar57
General
Take out the Jungle Gyms. That'll learn them pesky Ukrainians
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
The Fuhrer is having a tantrum - a professional military, especially one that has a supply issue, would use those resources on enemy concentrations to better slow their advances.
buffnut453
Captain
Entirely agree. The BBC is reporting further Ukrainian gains in Kherson:
Ukrainian troops have continued to advance after breaking through Russia's defences on the west bank of the Dnieper River in Kherson.
They have retaken the village of Dudchany and the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) says Ukrainian sources report that Russian occupation authorities are moving their families from the Kherson region to Crimea.
Ukrainian troops have been attacking bridges, ferries and pontoons in recent weeks, attempting to make Russian positions on the west side of the river unsustainable, and thereby force a withdrawal.
Looking at the map, the liberation of Dudchany is a significant step forward for Ukrainian forces. If those areas under "limited Russian military control" fold, then the city of Kherson will probably fall pretty quickly....and it can't happen quickly enough for me!
Admiral Beez
Major
The Kerch bridge still stands, and traffic continues to cross. Presumably the rail bridge will return to operation any day now. Will Ukraine it it again?
fubar57
General
Knowing nothing about Ukraine resources and not wanting to over-stretch what they have, do they have the capabilities to launch an amphibious assault?
