ARTESH
Chief Master Sergeant
Naval blockade would be impossible for many reasons! No idea about the meaning of "Aerial Blockade".
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ARTESH
Chief Master Sergeant
Unconfirmed reports tell 18 K [IA] and 8 W [IA].
ARTESH
Chief Master Sergeant
Sanctions have no impact on regime, but on people!!! the only language they understand is "Violence". I personally support any form of of it, against terrorists, their assets and agents, and families. An explosion in one of their spy nests [embassies], would send them a way more clear message than useless shit talks.
the impact was, is and will be nothing to regime! you just make sanction against 1 person or company, but 1000s other rise up! blowing their money laundry locations or assassination of known terrorists, is way more effective.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
I don't think of drones as a "resort", but rather as a logical tool to minimize the life-hazard of fighting a war. In that, the Russians are smart to use drones -- and I think it's safe to say that their successful use of drones is the only bright spot in their otherwise dismal performance in invading Ukraine.
We Americans are moving big time into drone usage as well, including investigating using manned F-35s as AI control ships for a small fleet of UAVs.
Implying that drones are the desperate act of a weak nation is not, therefore, really accurate, in my opinion. Drones will have a secure place in war-fighting in the future.
RogerdeLluria
Staff Sergeant
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Russian way for rising morale.
I wonder how the hell they have not turned on their officers yet.
I wonder how the hell they have not turned on their officers yet.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
Naval blockade outside the Straits of Hormuz would be possible, but there's no way we can prevent trade between Russia and Iran over the Caspian or even through Azerbaijan and the corridor between the Caspian and Black seas, nor can we prevent trade over the land borders that Iran has.
But a distant blockade conducted in the Arabian Sea could be done, for whatever point that might -- or might not -- have.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
The mullahs are much more concerned about their own power than they are concerned about the welfare of the people.
I hope that one day Iranians will get a government that actually gives a shit about them.
ARTESH
Chief Master Sergeant
Thats exactly what the regime wants!!! an excuse to start a war!!! targeting ships with missiles is possible and an optional approach by IRGC!!! and im pretty sure, no one would ever give them what they want. besides that, any ship can go to pakistan or indian ports and being sent towards iran, by roads.
ARTESH
Chief Master Sergeant
and thats one of reasons i say naval blockade is both ineffective and impossible.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
Right. Understand that I'm not arguing for any naval blockade; as I've implied, I am sure it would be pointless by being easily avoided. I was just saying that a naval blockade could be done, useless as it would be given the landward borders and political geography involved.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
Also --
A bipartisan group of senators is pressing the Biden administration to rethink its stance of not giving Ukraine advanced drones to aid in pushing Russian forces out of the country.
In a Nov. 22 letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, 16 senators led by Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), ask the administration to give "careful reconsideration" to Ukraine's request for MQ-1C Gray Eagle unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
"The MQ-1C, along with already provided long-range fires capabilities, provides Ukraine additional lethality needed to eject Russian forces and regain occupied territory," the lawmakers write.
The signatories include Ernst, outgoing Senate Armed Services Committee ranking member James Inhofe (R-Okla.), and Sens. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Joe Manchin (D-W.V.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.).
The Wall Street Journal first reported on the letter.
Ukraine has made significant battlefield advances in the last few months against Russia, pushing Kremlin forces from the strategic areas of Kharkiv and Kherson.
But Moscow has countered with an unrelenting barrage of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine since October, using Iranian-provided kamikaze drones to target major cities and infrastructure.
The lawmakers argue that Kyiv needs its own advanced drones to counter Russia's.
[...]
But the Pentagon so far has declined Ukraine's request for the drones over reported concerns that the drone's advanced and secretive technology might fall into enemy hands.
Asked on Tuesday if giving the drones to Ukraine was still under consideration, Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh told reporters that "nothing has been decided."
A bipartisan group of senators is pressing the Biden administration to rethink its stance of not giving Ukraine advanced drones to aid in pushing Russian forces out of the country.
In a Nov. 22 letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, 16 senators led by Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), ask the administration to give "careful reconsideration" to Ukraine's request for MQ-1C Gray Eagle unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
"The MQ-1C, along with already provided long-range fires capabilities, provides Ukraine additional lethality needed to eject Russian forces and regain occupied territory," the lawmakers write.
The signatories include Ernst, outgoing Senate Armed Services Committee ranking member James Inhofe (R-Okla.), and Sens. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Joe Manchin (D-W.V.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.).
The Wall Street Journal first reported on the letter.
Ukraine has made significant battlefield advances in the last few months against Russia, pushing Kremlin forces from the strategic areas of Kharkiv and Kherson.
But Moscow has countered with an unrelenting barrage of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine since October, using Iranian-provided kamikaze drones to target major cities and infrastructure.
The lawmakers argue that Kyiv needs its own advanced drones to counter Russia's.
[...]
But the Pentagon so far has declined Ukraine's request for the drones over reported concerns that the drone's advanced and secretive technology might fall into enemy hands.
Asked on Tuesday if giving the drones to Ukraine was still under consideration, Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh told reporters that "nothing has been decided."
ARTESH
Chief Master Sergeant
No arguements, at all! just trying to clarify the situation for better understanding what is going on!!!
Here is another example:
Kurdish Separatist Militia groups are at war with central regimes, for over 60 years! regime recently attacked multiple times to their headquarters, as well as cities and towns, in Iraqi Kurdish Region! to start a war and uses that, supress the people, and show it as a legal action! The Kurds said They wont reaction, was silence and let journalists do their work.
RogerdeLluria
Staff Sergeant
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Britain sending helicopters to Ukraine for first time - Ben Wallace
Three former Sea King helicopters will be provided and the first has already arrived, the BBC understands.
www.bbc.com
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Drones are an emerging weapon platform, there is no question.
However, no matter how many drones a military has, if they cannot take and hold ground with an army, then attacking with drones is like Hitler hurling V-1 and V-2 weapons at England while losing ground and enormous amounts of men and material in the process.
This exactly what Russia is doing - they are resorting to "V weapons" while their Army is getting it's ass kicked.
RogerdeLluria
Staff Sergeant
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- Jul 5, 2015
Only a political gesture, but anyway ....
www.reuters.com
European Parliament declares Russia a state sponsor of terrorism
The European Parliament on Wednesday designated Russia a state sponsor of terrorism, arguing that its military strikes on Ukrainian civilian targets such as energy infrastructure, hospitals, schools and shelters violated international law.
ARTESH
Chief Master Sergeant
same thing is happenin, in my country, right now! it would be good for them to do an action! or they'll pay in blood!Only a political gesture, but anyway ....
European Parliament declares Russia a state sponsor of terrorism
The European Parliament on Wednesday designated Russia a state sponsor of terrorism, arguing that its military strikes on Ukrainian civilian targets such as energy infrastructure, hospitals, schools and shelters violated international law.
MiTasol
1st Lieutenant
I think it is time for the Ukrainians to send some of their ladies to the outskirts of Moscow where they can encourage several groups of Russian smokers to simultaneously light cigarettes next to power pylons and gas pipelines around sundown.
Snautzer01
Honourably banned
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- Mar 26, 2007
Russian smokers do not need pesky ukranian women to light up. The evidence can be seen when the sun sets. Just look for smoke colums.
Admiral Beez
Major
With the right kit ex-FAA Sea Kings can pack a punch.Britain sending helicopters to Ukraine for first time - Ben Wallace
Three former Sea King helicopters will be provided and the first has already arrived, the BBC understands.
I assume they'll be refitted to something closer to Westland Commando spec for army use, rather than ASW ops.
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