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Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
"...but it is going according to plan..."
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It looks like Russia's push on Bakhmut has culminated unsuccessfully.
My guess, based on this openness of plans is that the Ukrainian counteroffensive will lead off at anywhere BUT at Bakhmut.WEST OF SOLEDAR, Ukraine, March 23 (Reuters) - Ukrainian troops, on the defensive for four months, will launch a long-awaited counterassault "very soon" now that Russia's huge winter offensive is losing steam without taking Bakhmut, Ukraine's top ground forces commander said on Thursday.
Me too. But surely that route is filled with antitank and antipersonnel mines?If it was me, I'd be attacking southward out of Zaporizhzhia. Aim would be to create a rupture towards Melitopol,
Perhaps Orban is just posturing to his master knowing full well Putin ain't going anywhere.Anyway, good luck to Putin trying to visit Hungary.
The only way to get there without flying over an ICC country is ...... (yes you know it) ...... flying over Ukraine.
Hungary would not arrest Putin, says PM Orban's chief of staff
Hungary would not arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he entered the country, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said on Thursday, adding that it would have no legal grounds.www.reuters.com
Do you really expect Ukraine to adhere to their long established pattern of "threaten here, attack there"? C'mon, you wouldn't want them to act predictably now, would you? Just think, if the offensive that rolled all the way to the Black Sea were to start by overrunning the Russians in Bakhmut, wouldn't that put a twist in Putler's knickers?My guess, based on this openness of plans is that the Ukrainian counteroffensive will lead off at anywhere BUT at Bakhmut.
.... just reminding folks that that is the prize ... no peace without SevastopolIt's interesting that all of a sudden, Sebastopol is being targeted...
This reminded me of Lord Tennyson's poem Charge of the Light Brigade at the Siege of Sevastopol. Though this time it's the Russians making suicidal charges..... just reminding folks that that is the prize ... no peace without Sevastopol
I totally agree with you, but if push comes to shove and they found themselves against a T62 or T55 then they would be more than capable of holding their own. I believe this happened a number of time in IraqThe main mission of both is not tank engagement.
The Bradley is an IFV in its M2 form and a recon vehicle if a M3 CFV variant.
The AMX 10 RC is a recon vehicle.
Both would be in serious trouble if used in duration form against tanks.
On the other end, the M2 is perfect to taxi infantry used with tank support and the M3 and AMX 10 RC niche is reconnaissance in force.
That bushmaster can ratfuck a T-55 quicker than they care to think ...I totally agree with you, but if push comes to shove and they found themselves against a T62 or T55 then they would be more than capable of holding their own. I believe this happened a number of time in Iraq
Nahh, they will just turn the tank around to show the side and rear of the tank.Given what seems to be the state of Russian training the bushmaster would probably be effective against more modern armour. Not penetrating it but causing the crew to panic as heavy shells start bouncing of the outside and either abandoning the tank or driving into a ditch, or even just bugging out and leaving the infantry in the lurch.
Reportedly a vid of the event.4 slovak MiG-29 flown to Ukrainia
Four Slovakian MiG-29s Flown Directly To Ukraine To Join Its Air Force
The Fulcrums are the first of 13 promised by Slovakia to Ukraine, which is in dire need of combat jets to battle Russia.www.thedrive.com