Is Ukraine about to have a war?
the more accurate number 12.5 seconds * 343ms = 4,287.5m
If the UK is a true flag waver for the increase in NATO's RRF, I don't see how that would be compatible with the intended premature retirement of the C-130 fleet.
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If I may offer some insight: that point of view, which you question, may be informed by a perspective that the current war in Ukraine (initiated in February of this year) is related to, and indeed a continuation of, the internal conflict within Ukraine that has been ongoing since about 2014 - when Russia annexed Crimea - and during which a Malaysian airliner was shot down. (If you do even a cursory search, you will find threads on the R&N section of PPRuNe involving that tragic incident, and the subsequent Dutch investigation of that).
While I cannot read that poster's mind, a variety of informed observers of the current conflict see that relationship in one form or another.
If I may offer some insight: that point of view, which you question, may be informed by a perspective that the current war in Ukraine (initiated in February of this year) is related to, and indeed a continuation of, the internal conflict within Ukraine that has been ongoing since about 2014 - when Russia annexed Crimea - and during which a Malaysian airliner was shot down. (If you do even a cursory search, you will find threads on the R&N section of PPRuNe involving that tragic incident, and the subsequent Dutch investigation of that).
While I cannot read that poster's mind, a variety of informed observers of the current conflict see that relationship in one form or another.
Putin started that initial conflict, kept it alive and invaded sovereign country which per his own words "doesn't exist", because as he sees it – it was, it is and will be Russia.
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Just a quick "thank you" to the moderators for keeping this thread going. It's strayed a long way from "military aviation" at times, but is one of the best sites for information as to what is really happening.
All through this 'Special military operation' I have seen on FR24, aircraft with Turkish registrations (both airline and 'private') flying from Moscow, and Sorche and heading out over 'NATO' airspace. I thought air traffic to/from Russia was banned? Even some of their diplomats had difficulty getting home. Yet this doesn't get mentioned in the press?
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Anyone else read into this as they are worried that it is going to happen? Why would you make such threats if you were sure the region was safe and that Ukraine wouldnt be able to make headway.
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warns NATO countries that "any invasion of Crimea would be considered a declaration of war on Russia and could lead to a third world war."
All through this 'Special military operation' I have seen on FR24, aircraft with Turkish registrations (both airline and 'private') flying from Moscow, and Sorche and heading out over 'NATO' airspace. I thought air traffic to/from Russia was banned? Even some of their diplomats had difficulty getting home. Yet this doesn't get mentioned in the press?
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Speculation. Medvedev feels the need to get/keep his name in front of the Russian public ( for possible succession ? ) so he makes bellicose statements to appeal to all (especially the ranters in the Duma ). It's wise to choose an unlikely scenario, so that your words are not fired back at you in three months when that scenario comes to pass.
It does look imminent any time soon but maybe he knows something we don't about the state of Russia's military? On a related note, I wonder how the peninsular's general population would react to an an attack on the Kerch bridge, something which is much more feasible/likely?
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When you see the routes being taken to remove the stolen grain, the bridge shows its importance, along with the movement of goods inwards to support the war.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/61790625
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/61790625
It's not specified in the comment by Medvedev, but I read that as a NATO invasion and not a Ukrainian one. I can't see any justification that anyone - even the Russian populace - would accept for starting WW3 if Ukraine were to find the strength to move back into Crimea. At most , the "special operation " would have to move up a gear.
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That's an average speed to target of 143m/s. Given the top speed 500m/s it must of been travelling at sub 100m/s on impact
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Coming soon to a western intelligence centre??
https://defence-blog.com/russian-fig...le-in-ukraine/
https://defence-blog.com/russian-fig...le-in-ukraine/
Russian fighter jet lost a secret air-to-air missile during strikes into northern Ukraine, according to social media posts from Voyennyy Osvedomitel.
Ukrainian emergency services have found and unearthed wreckages of Russian-made R-77-1 medium-range air-to-air missile, also known as Izdeliye 170-1, in the Zhytomyr region.
Apparently, one of the most advanced Russian missiles was lost during the battle in northern Ukraine due to a technical malfunction.
The R-77-1 (NATO reporting name: AA-12B) is the latest generation of Soviet-era active-radar-guided R-77 missiles, which was subsequently introduced on Russian Su-35 Flanker fighters.The Russian Air Force entered the R-77-1 air-to-air missile into service in 2015. It offers improved resistance to countermeasures, a more sensitive seeker, and aerodynamic refinements — the lattice fins at the rear are retained.
According to open sources, the R-77-1 is 15 kg (33 lb) heavier than the basic R-77 / RVV-AE, weighing 190 kg (420 lb) rather than 175 kg (386 lb). The maximum range is increased to 110 km (68 mi) from 80 km (50 mi).
The missile is also slightly longer at 3.71 m (12.2 ft), rather than the 3.6 m (11.8 ft) of the basic variant. Additional improvements include upgrades to the missile’s radar seeker and boat tail rear section to reduce drag.
Ukrainian emergency services have found and unearthed wreckages of Russian-made R-77-1 medium-range air-to-air missile, also known as Izdeliye 170-1, in the Zhytomyr region.
Apparently, one of the most advanced Russian missiles was lost during the battle in northern Ukraine due to a technical malfunction.
The R-77-1 (NATO reporting name: AA-12B) is the latest generation of Soviet-era active-radar-guided R-77 missiles, which was subsequently introduced on Russian Su-35 Flanker fighters.The Russian Air Force entered the R-77-1 air-to-air missile into service in 2015. It offers improved resistance to countermeasures, a more sensitive seeker, and aerodynamic refinements — the lattice fins at the rear are retained.
According to open sources, the R-77-1 is 15 kg (33 lb) heavier than the basic R-77 / RVV-AE, weighing 190 kg (420 lb) rather than 175 kg (386 lb). The maximum range is increased to 110 km (68 mi) from 80 km (50 mi).
The missile is also slightly longer at 3.71 m (12.2 ft), rather than the 3.6 m (11.8 ft) of the basic variant. Additional improvements include upgrades to the missile’s radar seeker and boat tail rear section to reduce drag.
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+1 … this thread’s comments and links are infinitely better sources of info and opinion than mainstream Media. It’s the first source I turn to every morning.
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+1 here too, and for being lenient with my posts as well 
When you see the routes being taken to remove the stolen grain, the bridge shows its importance, along with the movement of goods inwards to support the war.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/61790625
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/61790625
My recollection is that such theft of food stocks is probably naughty, and is another set of war crimes under the GC.
Russia moved much of their effort up to the NE to take a piece of turf so as to show a measure of success, akin to moving Lord Kitchener's drink cabinet 100 yards closer to Berlin over the debris of the Somme. The South has been exposed, and a push to the SE by Ukraine would mess up the map for General Calamity as he arrives in theatre disguised as a camouflaged Zeppelin. The fastest way to relieve the NE is to kick the invaders in the dangling participles, up to the Crimean west border. Taking control of the Kherson crossings would make a lot of mischief to the RF snoozing up on the left bank of the Dneipr. Worked for the old corn cob 'n 45 dude at Incheon.
The Belarusian position is becoming interesting, they are getting set to be framed as the murderer's sidekick if they acquiesce to Putin's recent movements, and if they don't, then they are going to be in need of new insurance policies for senior management. entering the fray now with full knowledge of what the global response will be is reminiscent of Sir Humphrey commending the courageous decisions of his Minister.
In the meantime, the Kerch bridge could do with a rearrangement, using air assets sans pilots, and given the competency of S-400's F-Troop capers, perhaps it would provide some more Wile E. Coyote vignettes.
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It looks like they also recovered a completish but damaged modern Russian Cruise Missile, another Item I would assume the west would like to see.
https://defence-blog.com/wreckage-of...nd-in-ukraine/
https://defence-blog.com/wreckage-of...nd-in-ukraine/
Combat slippers ? Are they trying to get bigger laughs than maternity flight suits of the west ?
Never underestimate the intel value of a single picture , those combat slippers must be made of a very advanced polymer material . Maybe something from their space shuttle programme .
Never underestimate the intel value of a single picture , those combat slippers must be made of a very advanced polymer material . Maybe something from their space shuttle programme .