Thumpalumpacus
Major
Have you checked the Ukrainian farmers' forums?
"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (8 Viewers)
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Have you checked the Ukrainian farmers' forums?
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
To be honest, forget the M1, Leopard and the rest.
I want to see what Ukraine can do with the K-2.
I want to see what Ukraine can do with the K-2.
RogerdeLluria
Staff Sergeant
- 1,318
- Jul 5, 2015
This is reportedly (take with a grain of salt but its plausible) from a Russian telegram account (translated):
Dear subscribers and guests of the channel! Yesterday, #Russian President Vladimir #Putin held a meeting via video call with representatives of the leadership of the security and military blocs. There were several topics on the agenda. Mobilization was the central one.
Representatives of the leadership of the military bloc reported that they were ready to carry out a full range of mobilization measures within the framework of both general and partial mobilization.
After listening to the report of the representative of the Defense Ministry, #Putin confirmed his intention to call up about two million people during 2023 and asked the speaker whether everything was ready to complete the task in full and on time.
The representative of the Defense Ministry replied in the affirmative. Then, they turned to the issue of supplying the mobilized with the "essentials". #Putin was assured that the newly called-up would be provided with the "necessary minimum" of equipment and weapons.
Then, they moved on to discussing the topic of closing borders in anticipation of the next stage of mobilization. #FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov reported on full readiness for "closing the borders" in any format.
He also drew the President's attention to the fact that today, more than eight million citizens are already banned from leaving #Russia. Bortnikov presented an analytical note stating that at least half (about four million people) are...
men of military age who served in the army and navy and have military specialties. The director of the #FSB noted a large number of "alimony debtors" among those who were forbidden to travel abroad and suggested that this category of citizens be called upon to mobilize.
They say that if the next stage of mobilization, as planned, at least at first, will take place without an official announcement and will be of a hidden nature, then panic can be avoided, and the borders can remain open.
In addition, the problem will be solved for abandoned wives and children who are waiting for alimony from ex-spouses and fathers. All in all, the President reacted positively to this proposal and ordered to work it out with representatives of the Ministry of Defense.
The issue of introducing martial law was discussed this time superficially. The President only confirmed the plans and asked about preparations for the implementation of such a decision.
Having received an answer that preparations were underway and everything would be ready by the second decade of February, he nodded with satisfaction.
After the meeting, the President continued talking with the Security Council Secretary, Patrushev.
They spoke for about half an hour.
Dear subscribers and guests of the channel! Yesterday, #Russian President Vladimir #Putin held a meeting via video call with representatives of the leadership of the security and military blocs. There were several topics on the agenda. Mobilization was the central one.
Representatives of the leadership of the military bloc reported that they were ready to carry out a full range of mobilization measures within the framework of both general and partial mobilization.
After listening to the report of the representative of the Defense Ministry, #Putin confirmed his intention to call up about two million people during 2023 and asked the speaker whether everything was ready to complete the task in full and on time.
The representative of the Defense Ministry replied in the affirmative. Then, they turned to the issue of supplying the mobilized with the "essentials". #Putin was assured that the newly called-up would be provided with the "necessary minimum" of equipment and weapons.
Then, they moved on to discussing the topic of closing borders in anticipation of the next stage of mobilization. #FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov reported on full readiness for "closing the borders" in any format.
He also drew the President's attention to the fact that today, more than eight million citizens are already banned from leaving #Russia. Bortnikov presented an analytical note stating that at least half (about four million people) are...
men of military age who served in the army and navy and have military specialties. The director of the #FSB noted a large number of "alimony debtors" among those who were forbidden to travel abroad and suggested that this category of citizens be called upon to mobilize.
They say that if the next stage of mobilization, as planned, at least at first, will take place without an official announcement and will be of a hidden nature, then panic can be avoided, and the borders can remain open.
In addition, the problem will be solved for abandoned wives and children who are waiting for alimony from ex-spouses and fathers. All in all, the President reacted positively to this proposal and ordered to work it out with representatives of the Ministry of Defense.
The issue of introducing martial law was discussed this time superficially. The President only confirmed the plans and asked about preparations for the implementation of such a decision.
Having received an answer that preparations were underway and everything would be ready by the second decade of February, he nodded with satisfaction.
After the meeting, the President continued talking with the Security Council Secretary, Patrushev.
They spoke for about half an hour.
Sea Sparrow RIM-7 Surface-To-Air Missiles Are Headed To Ukraine
The RIM-7 Sea Sparrow will be paired with Soviet-era Buk launchers and radar systems in a bizarre but potentially much needed mash-up.
www.thedrive.com
Escuadrilla Azul
Tech Sergeant
- 1,659
- Feb 27, 2020
The bold part surely is true.
TOW engaging soviet tanks, like those that could be fired from Bradleys:
View: https://youtu.be/9IjAPVTtYDE
And a hellish vid from Bakhmut:
View: https://twitter.com/EuromaidanPress/status/1607709768076099585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1607709768076099585%7Ctwgr%5Eb4f298cf11639648e35e4a97b27486a0ff225b13%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedrive.com%2Fthe-war-zone%2Fthis-is-what-bradley-fighting-vehicles-will-bring-to-the-fight-in-ukraine
View: https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1611607679008481285
And now we see what happens. I am not confident though...
Glider
Captain
What I find interesting is the tactics used by the Helicopter pilots of both sides. Back in the day the RAF and RN emphasised that the best way to use helicopters in action was basically to stay as far away as practical from the enemy, pop up above the tree line or horizon, fire and get down again.
Certainly this was used in the Falklands and the Argentine forces were forced to use Artillery and air burst shells at the likely area's the helicopters were coming from. In this conflict both sides seem to barrel in and rely on their countermeasures to protect them. Helicopters are quite large, fairly slow, and generally vulnerable targets and it does seem a risky approach.
Am I completely wrong or have things changed that much
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
Seeing as how another oligarch bit the dust, I'm wondering if this is how Vladolph plans on financing his war. The oligarchs own the wealth and Putler owns the oligarchs. Is this a way for Vlademoort to raise cash? I don't know how things don't work in Russia.
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Johnny Curedents
Airman
- 18
- Jun 3, 2011
I am very happy with events on the ground in Ukraine. I think the whole thing should give NATO and neocons in Washington a lot to think about. It is clear that the Special Military Operation is going quite well, almost exactly the opposite of what Western media outlets are reporting. Donbass will soon be totally liberated and the entire world will soon be converted to a multipolar arrangement rather than the so called "rule based" arrangement so dear to certain American politicians and almost all the unelected politicians directing the EU. In my view, these are good outcomes.
buffnut453
Captain
So an operation that was supposed to last a few days but is now into its 11th month is "going quite well"?
An operation is "going quite well" when huge swaths of terrain taken by Russia after months of fighting are lost in a matter of a few weeks?
We clearly have a different understanding of what "going quite well" means.
I also shudder at the idea that any reasonable person thinks it's ok, and indeed is "very happy" that a sovereign nation has been invaded.
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Escuadrilla Azul
Tech Sergeant
- 1,659
- Feb 27, 2020
Don't feed the troll.
So an operation that was supposed to last a few days but is now into its 11th month is "going quite well"?
An operation is "going quite well" when huge swaths of terrain taken by Russia after months of fighting are lost in a matter of a few weeks?
We clearly have a different understanding of what "going quite well" means.
I also shudder at the idea that any reasonable person thinks it's ok, and indeed is "very happy" that a sovereign nation has been invaded.
Yisus, how many are here? If there are enough, maybe Musk will make an offer
Thumpalumpacus
Major
Nyet.
