vikingBerserker
Lieutenant General
Supposedly the Javelins given to them by the West have knocked out a number of T-72 tanks. British NLAW's are also taking a toll
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I just found this photo of Russian tanks that are supposed to be entering the fighting. The top cover looks hastily fitted and I wonder if the Javelin AT rockets are making their presence felt
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Don't think that Romania or Bulgaria will be a pushover, though - plus they are NATO nations.If I may add, I have been thinking much the same as Nuuumannn. Being a history nut, I see the similarities in the beginnings of both WW! & WW2. Just as in history, Russia will take Ukraine with only lip service from the world. Then, the next step, just as Hitler took Poland, Putin will take Bulgaria or Romania. Still no action by those having treaties but possible declarations. Again the Phoney War or Sietzkrieg. Then when Putin tries to take Poland, the world will begin to actually fight. This next one may last more than a decade or two.
We could use a "you scared the crap outta me" award.If I may add, I have been thinking much the same as Nuuumannn. Being a history nut, I see the similarities in the beginnings of both WW! & WW2. Just as in history, Russia will take Ukraine with only lip service from the world. Then, the next step, just as Hitler took Poland, Putin will take Bulgaria or Romania. Still no action by those having treaties but possible declarations. Again the Phoney War or Sietzkrieg. Then when Putin tries to take Poland, the world will begin to actually fight. This next one may last more than a decade or two.
I'm surprised over the last year that Ukraine's mikitary wasn't upgraded from their Soviet surplus kit.
Here's some wishful hope - I doubt it's true but it's a great story!
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The Ghost of Kyiv, Ukraine's urban legend of a hero ace pilot
If you have been following the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, you might've already stumbled upon the urban legend of 'The Ghost of Kyiv'. Twitter is going wild with the allegwww.marca.com
Unfortunately, all the soldiers on the small island were killed.
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However, a USN Carrier task Force has cruisers and frigates that are bristling with countermeasures for such a situation.An American carrier would find it a very difficult prospect to shoot down every one, which will be what's needed because just one hit is gonna be a bad day for whatever's on the receiving end of those things.
However, a USN Carrier task Force has cruisers and frigates that are bristling with countermeasures for such a situation.
They'll also lock on the source and counter-battery even while they're swatting the last of the inbound missiles.
The radar on the Cruisers was sensative enough to track 16" shells fired on Beruit back in the 80's - not much will get past them.
there is no something like "surplus NATO stocks" - lead time for prime military equipment are years now - two years ago Poland ordered F-35 - start of delivery has been set up no sooner than 2028, the same with every possible piece of military hardware from US - lead time for most of the spares is 8-"who knows?" months - this the relity of "corporate culture" /"our lawyer will analyse this" worldI'm surprised over the last year that Ukraine's mikitary wasn't upgraded from their Soviet surplus kit. They need F-16s and Leo IIs from surplus Nato stocks.
Here's some wishful hope - I doubt it's true but it's a great story!
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The Ghost of Kyiv, Ukraine's urban legend of a hero ace pilot
If you have been following the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, you might've already stumbled upon the urban legend of 'The Ghost of Kyiv'. Twitter is going wild with the allegwww.marca.com
Back in the 1990s an ex FB111 Wizzo, name of Dale Brown wrote a novel, Chains of Command, in which this very scenario, in this very place, under these very circumstances, takes place. The young Ukranian "ace in a day" even flew a MiG29. Talk about life imitating art! (If you can call such a trashy action novel "art".)Sometimes a fabricated legend with a mesage of hope can ignite a spark.
The F-35 isn't surplus.there is no something like "surplus NATO stocks" - lead time for prime military equipment are years now - two years ago Poland ordered F-35 - start of delivery has been set up no sooner than 2028, the same with every possible piece of military hardware from US - lead time for most of the spares is 8-"who knows?" months - this the relity of "corporate culture" /"our lawyer will analyse this" world