Ukraine War Thread Part 2
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I did see a Chieftain once on an M40 roundabout, sitting upside down on its turret, it having rolled off its transporter.
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President of the Republic of Latvia…
[A] Russian military drone has crashed in the Eastern part of Latvia yesterday.
There is an ongoing investigation. We are in close contact with our allies.
The number of such incidents is increasing along the Eastern flank of NATO and we must address them collectively.
[A] Russian military drone has crashed in the Eastern part of Latvia yesterday.
There is an ongoing investigation. We are in close contact with our allies.
The number of such incidents is increasing along the Eastern flank of NATO and we must address them collectively.
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Interesting story from a Russian mobilised man titled "mistakes at war" about the new battalion commander's decision to relocate mortars closer to infantry which led to devastating losses from Ukrainian drones, resulting in more casualties in three weeks than in the previous 2.5 years.
The shortage of qualified personnel on the Russian side is real.
The shortage of qualified personnel on the Russian side is real.
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At least one Russian drone of Iranian production, Shahed-136, violated NATO airspace, crossing the Romanian border from Vylkove, Odesa Oblast towards Năvodari, jud. Constanța, Romania.
It violated Romanian airspace from approximately 02:40 to 03:30. It flew more than 70 km from the border towards Razim Lake and then, it exited over the Black Sea.
The Romanian Air Force lifted F-16s from the ground, but did not shoot down the drone. The most likely reason was to protect civilians.
The Russian drone flew over populated areas!
When the first drone crashed in Ceatalchioi, Romania, on Sept 7, 23, I wrote that it was not a deliberate Russian attack but I added that we should expect constant violations of Romanian (and thus NATO) airspace because Russia's interest is to create vulnerabilities in the political area of the Alliance, but also to create fear among civilians. This war is a war not only for territories, but also for minds! People's minds!
I am waiting for the "firm" reaction of our allies, because I cannot expect much from the local politicians.
When will we learn?
It violated Romanian airspace from approximately 02:40 to 03:30. It flew more than 70 km from the border towards Razim Lake and then, it exited over the Black Sea.
The Romanian Air Force lifted F-16s from the ground, but did not shoot down the drone. The most likely reason was to protect civilians.
The Russian drone flew over populated areas!
When the first drone crashed in Ceatalchioi, Romania, on Sept 7, 23, I wrote that it was not a deliberate Russian attack but I added that we should expect constant violations of Romanian (and thus NATO) airspace because Russia's interest is to create vulnerabilities in the political area of the Alliance, but also to create fear among civilians. This war is a war not only for territories, but also for minds! People's minds!
I am waiting for the "firm" reaction of our allies, because I cannot expect much from the local politicians.
When will we learn?
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Times of Ukraine
Ukraine can start the production of its own nuclear weapons if the West and NATO do not fulfill their obligations to us, — former Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Oleg Rybachuk.
We can technically and realistically start production, somewhat reminiscent of Israel, which said that they do not have nuclear weapons, but if necessary, we will launch an appropriate nuclear attack on the aggressors.
We can technically and realistically start production, somewhat reminiscent of Israel, which said that they do not have nuclear weapons, but if necessary, we will launch an appropriate nuclear attack on the aggressors.
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An interesting development in Swedens latest aid package to UkrainE..
The new package will include ammunition for IFVs, as well as purchases that would facilitate a transfer of Gripen fighter jets in the future
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Cutting a mine cleared path through a field, compared to the Russian brick****house design of anti drone defences, this is a more laid back lighter covering that is probably just as effective.
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Where is his smug we will win arrogance now, it makes you wonder if they are now also worried about the enemy within, I should imagine a lot of truth is flowing out of Kursk destroying Russias closely controlled media lies.
he comes across as a worried man.
he comes across as a worried man.
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Hey, TOC OPS, can you send a package to.... L/L..... ?
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Where is his smug we will win arrogance now, it makes you wonder if they are now also worried about the enemy within, I should imagine a lot of truth is flowing out of Kursk destroying Russias closely controlled media lies.
he comes across as a worried man.
https://x.com/NOELreports/status/1833153227837071635
he comes across as a worried man.
https://x.com/NOELreports/status/1833153227837071635
is not about territories and that Russia "never wanted someone else's land."
Dear Sergey, here are the nice little pills that you have forgotten to take.... and you will come back from your fantasy land to the 3rd rock from the sun.
