Is Ukraine about to have a war?
Lambrecht to reportedly resign as German defense minister:
"Christine Lambrecht has decided to step down from the position of Germany's defense minister, Bild reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
According to the report, the government is already discussing who could replace her but a final decision on a successor is yet to be made.
Earlier this week, a poll conducted by the Institute for New Social Answers (INSA) showed that 64% of German respondents wanted the minister to resign, while only 9% described her performance in the role as positive. Lambrecht recently came under fire over allegedly mishandling defense policies, as well as a New Year's message in which she stated the war in Ukraine led to "a lot of special experiences."
"Christine Lambrecht has decided to step down from the position of Germany's defense minister, Bild reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
According to the report, the government is already discussing who could replace her but a final decision on a successor is yet to be made.
Earlier this week, a poll conducted by the Institute for New Social Answers (INSA) showed that 64% of German respondents wanted the minister to resign, while only 9% described her performance in the role as positive. Lambrecht recently came under fire over allegedly mishandling defense policies, as well as a New Year's message in which she stated the war in Ukraine led to "a lot of special experiences."
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Interesting article regarding the abilities and vulnerabilities of the Russian tanks:
Armor: Building A Better Defective Tank (strategypage.com)
Armor: Building A Better Defective Tank (strategypage.com)
While the official most modern Russian tank is the T-90M, it is not the tank Russian crews prefer. The favorite is the T-72B3, which is as effective as the T-90 and lacks a lot of the additional features on the T-90 that don’t work, complicate operation of the tanks and the crews must maintain. The T-90 is for export customers and no Russian troops use the T-90 in peacetime.
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She was the minister who gleefully announced 5000 helmets to Ukraine after they announced sending in 200000 troops, she also admitted months into the job she didn’t understand the ranks of the German Army, not once but twice, she was a liability, resigning is the most competent military decision she has ever made.
Germany to make decision on Leopards next week
Germany to make decision on Leopards next week
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Another sad by-product of the war? What with those in the Dnipro killed by shelling it’s a natural disaster in the making.
Ecce Homo! Loquitur...
https://kyivindependent.com/investig...ips-misconduct
Suicide missions, abuse, physical threats: International Legion fighters speak out against leadership’s misconduct
Suicide missions, abuse, physical threats: International Legion fighters speak out against leadership’s misconduct
Ecce Homo! Loquitur...
Putin and Proghosin (Wagner) holding a meeting in St Petersburg.
Ecce Homo! Loquitur...
Russians not learning the lesson on not concentrating troops….
Only half a speed-brake
Ecce Homo! Loquitur...
Belarus is creating its own version of the Wagner mercenary group, according to a report from Deutsche Welle's Russian service.
A private security company called GardServis is said to be increasing its workforce and training to participate in hostilities.
A private security company called GardServis is said to be increasing its workforce and training to participate in hostilities.
GMLRS vs 20 russians (**edit** orac posted the same but different video)
https://www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWarV...ewhere_on_the/
Also various news reports are saying Rishi is going to announce 12 challenger 2 for Ukraine. 4 for immediate delivery and 8 later
https://www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWarV...ewhere_on_the/
Also various news reports are saying Rishi is going to announce 12 challenger 2 for Ukraine. 4 for immediate delivery and 8 later
Ecce Homo! Loquitur...
Tartiflette,
Issues ongoing as of the end of November. An investigation reportedly under way - but no subsequent action taken I can find.
https://kyivindependent.com/investig...sappropriation
Issues ongoing as of the end of November. An investigation reportedly under way - but no subsequent action taken I can find.
https://kyivindependent.com/investig...sappropriation
Evertonian
It is now confirmed, UK will send Challenger 2's to Ukraine
Hopwfully this'll lead to Germany releasing the Leopards.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64274755
Hopwfully this'll lead to Germany releasing the Leopards.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64274755
It is now confirmed, UK will send Challenger 2's to Ukraine
Hopefully this'll lead to Germany releasing the Leopards.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64274755
Hopefully this'll lead to Germany releasing the Leopards.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64274755
EDIT: One does , of course, have to expect a Russian announcement some time next week that they have destroyed all of the Challengers.
It is now confirmed, UK will send Challenger 2's to Ukraine
Hopwfully this'll lead to Germany releasing the Leopards.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64274755
Hopwfully this'll lead to Germany releasing the Leopards.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64274755
12 is a magical number which can be divided in useful ways.
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GardServis sounds like a washing machine warranty.
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it’s on par with the Abrams and Leo. In fact if you watch a lot of US progs like walking dead they use a Chally as an Abrams.
