"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (64 Viewers)

[GTX]

US to announce purchase of medium- to long-range surface-to-air missile defense system for Ukraine

The US plans to announce as soon as this week that it has purchased an advanced, medium-to-long range surface-to-air missile defense system for Ukraine, a source familiar with the announcement tells CNN.

edition.cnn.com

NASAMS now being sent

 

[GTX]

G7 pledges Ukraine support for 'as long as it takes' against Russian invasion

The leaders of the world's largest democratic economies announce new sanctions and tariffs levelled against Russia, with more arms and defence systems going to Ukraine.

www.abc.net.au

 

[GTX]

Ukraine's 'tactical realignment' is not a sign it's losing the war against Russia

The plucky Ukrainians, fighting against a larger Russian force with a significant advantage in artillery and air power, have slowly given ground in the Luhansk Pocket. So what does that mean for the war overall, asks Mick Ryan.

www.abc.net.au

 

[ThomasP]

US V Corps began deploying to Europe in mid-March. It was originally scheduled for personnel to begin rotation in-out at the beginning of June, but it appears that they are remaining on stations in Europe for now.

 

[special ed]

Uh oh, they are now pulling out the fat.... err big gun.

Obese retired Russian general sent to Ukraine as Putin runs low on commanders

General Pavel weighs 20 stone and is now aged 67 but has been put in charge of troops in eastern Ukraine because Vladimir Putin is running low on senior commanders

www.mirror.co.uk

The General shouldn't be to hard to hit for even a rookie sniper.

 

[Glider]

The General shouldn't be to hard to hit for even a rookie sniper.

I'm sure the troops he now commands will be seriously impressed with the quality of their new leadership. No doubt it will do the morale of the Ukrainian troops a lot of good and the opposite to the Russian forces.

PS - If he is only 20 stone, I will be amazed

 

[Admiral Beez]

US V Corps began deploying to Europe in mid-March. It was originally scheduled for personnel to begin rotation in-out at the beginning of June, but it appears that they are remaining on stations in Europe for now.

I can't remember the specifics, but didn't POTUS45 withdraw US forces from Germany? What happened to those forces, were they redeployed in Europe or sent home?

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

I can't remember the specifics, but didn't POTUS45 withdraw US forces from Germany? What happened to those forces, were they redeployed in Europe or sent home?

No, he wanted to. Once his regime ended it was announced the forces would remain.

Having said that, we have been drawing down our forces from Germany for decades now.

 

[buffnut453]

The forces never left. POTUS46 put a freeze on any moves by ordering a top-to-bottom review of global force postures.

AFAIK, US forces in Europe have actually increased during 2022.

 

[Admiral Beez]

Having said that, we have been drawing down our forces from Germany for decades now.

We're a tiny player, but I am wondering if Canada will deploy the Strathconas and/or Dragoons and their Leo 2 tanks to Europe. I assume they're busily conducting training and preparations for possible deployment.

 

[SaparotRob]

We're a tiny player, but I am wondering if Canada will deploy the Strathconas and/or Dragoons and their Leo 2 tanks to Europe. I assume they're busily conducting training and preparations for possible deployment.

I was just counter-trolling an Orc. I told him "don't provoke the Canadians!" Just sayin'.

 

[SaparotRob]

The General shouldn't be to hard to hit for even a rookie sniper.

Or a Soviet era guided munition.

 

[wlewisiii]

Well, you know how come the Canadians are so nice, don't you?

They have a ritual every year and pour all their hate, anger and other negatives into their favorite scapegoats - the Canada Geese.

If the Orcs start something, the Canadians will have to forego the ritual this year, like they last did in WWII, and the world really isn't ready to face that!

 

[gumbyk]

Looks like the russians are doing their best to derail the 'special operation':

boomerang missile

While it likely didn't hit the troops who fired it, it shows the general quality of the gear they are using.

 

[SaparotRob]

Well, you know how come the Canadians are so nice, don't you?

They have a ritual every year and pour all their hate, anger and other negatives into their favorite scapegoats - the Canada Geese.

If the Orcs start something, the Canadians will have to forego the ritual this year, like they last did in WWII, and the world really isn't ready to face that!

Appreciate the heads up, 'Bro.

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

We're a tiny player, but I am wondering if Canada will deploy the Strathconas and/or Dragoons and their Leo 2 tanks to Europe. I assume they're busily conducting training and preparations for possible deployment.

I remember when Canadian forces had a permanent presence in Germany. The days of the cold war were an interesting time to live in the Fatherland.

A lil blast from the past…

Here is yours truly as a kid standing next to an East German soldier standing guard in East Berlin. I hope everyone has a good laugh.

 

[Crimea_River]

Speaking of Canadian involvement:

Canadian special forces don't deny New York Times report that commandos are in Ukraine

The Times reported the special forces personnel are in Ukraine as part of a NATO network to provide weapons, training and gather intelligence on the Russians

nationalpost.com

 

[FLYBOYJ]

I remember when Canadian forces had a permanent presence in Germany. The days of the cold war were an interesting time to live in the Fatherland.

A lil blast from the past…

Here is your truly as a kid standing next to an East German soldier standing guard in East Berlin. I hope everyone has a good laugh.

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I once owned an SKS!

 

[SaparotRob]

oops.

 

[SaparotRob]

Speaking of Canadian involvement:

Canadian special forces don't deny New York Times report that commandos are in Ukraine

The Times reported the special forces personnel are in Ukraine as part of a NATO network to provide weapons, training and gather intelligence on the Russians

nationalpost.com

Beauty, eh?