Russian invasion of Ukraine

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[BlueAnorak]

That explosion in Luhansk...

Storm Shadow strike targets top-level Russian meeting; plus Russian stuff on fire

What has been reported to be a military repair plant in Luhansk was hit by something quite powerful, most likely a Storm Shadow, but that hasn’t been confirmed. Turns out it was more than just a repair plant. This was a high-value target for who was...

m.dailykos.com

 

[crazyg]

The backlash over the Belgrano is that she was sunk whilst outside the exclusion area set up

Gotcha!

 

[Scottyboi]

Thanks for all the updates everyone. Add a few myself when I find some interesting stuff.

Question, if anyone has an idea?

How downgraded is the Russian army in reality? Nuclear missiles aside, they‘ve still got a substantial airforce and navy. They must have 100,000’s of troops still in reserve as they’ve been using prisoners and recruits as canon fodder. I appreciate their tanks and other vechicles have taken a pounding since the war started. Many thanks if anyone can answer the question.

It was always downgraded that's the issue, they're so corrupt the money meant to buy uniforms and upgraded equipment ect is siphoned off and never seen again.

They have all these PMCs popping up ready for self preservation and to seize power internally when russia inevitably loses.

Their navy is outdated trash, their tanks get destroyed by school teachers and dentists.

russia are just bullys and pick on countries that don't have any real military hardware and rely on mass indiscriminate artillery strikes, but they have bitten off more than they can chew this time.

Ukraine are going to have the best experienced fighting army in Europe soon and will be a great addition to NATO.

 

[AlfGreyruinedmyday]

Anybody looking for a job, should apply to the M.O.D., as a proof reader.
On the other hand, Mystic Meg could have been called up by the M.O.D. already.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Think Germany has been too readily criticised in some quarters. I think the steady ramp up in support has been a conscious one, not wanting to escalate things with Russia early on, especially given the gas situation.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Gotcha!

Shameful headline.

 

[CTID1977]

orcs shot down their own helicopter in bryansk region;]

 

[crazyg]

Shameful headline.

I know it was, but it was the Sun.

 

[CTID1977]

another one. keep going