Russian invasion of Ukraine

[metalblue]

This putin chap, he really is a silly sausage isn't he.

Woah there fella, you don’t want to be named by the Russians as saying hurtful things and escalating the situation

 

[SWP's back]

Interesting article on Russian logistics from before the invasion that five days in appears to be correct on all points.

Feeding the Bear: A Closer Look at Russian Army Logistics and the Fait Accompli - War on the Rocks

Editor's note: Don't miss our comprehensive guide to Russia's war against Ukraine. Russia’s military buildup along the border with Ukraine has

warontherocks.com

Granted I’m on one minute into it, but it’s not looking particularly accurate:

 

[Bazzmand Show]

Looks to me that they've changed their stance on Kharkiv to 'if we can't have it, nobody can'.

Dangerous from Putin but it will just anger Ukrainians more. Don't know what he's expecting when all this is over but he'll never have control in that region.

Don't think he cares anymore, the sanctions have probably pushed him over the edge.

Kharkiv is being bombed heavily right now.

 

[kaz7]

Worse case scenario and he fires off some nukes.

I'm gonna come off as dumb as fuck here but I've never ever had to think about this happening.

Can we stop it ? Shoot it down ? Jam signals. What defences do we have other than hide in a basement (which I don't have)

Nuclear subs are out as always and ready

 

[Northblue]

Unless you’re neighbour looks like Fred West obviously

The Fritzl’s next door are very welcoming. I’ll be fine

 

[twosips]

Granted I’m on one minute into it, but it’s not looking particularly accurate:

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Are these guys the new covid modellers?

 

[SPIDERBOY]

Ukraine crisis: Cluster munition dropped on buildings in Kharkiv

Ukraine's interior ministry adviser Anton Herashchenko said dozens of people have been killed in Russian rocket strikes on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv.

news.sky.com

 

[Kippaxpete]

Worse case scenario and he fires off some nukes.

I'm gonna come off as dumb as fuck here but I've never ever had to think about this happening.

Can we stop it ? Shoot it down ? Jam signals. What defences do we have other than hide in a basement (which I don't have)

In the Cold War days, nuclear conflict was sometimes summarised as 'MAD', an abbreviation of 'Mutually Assured Destruction'. In simple terms, forget the idea of taking cover because we're all fucked!

 

[Gaylord du Bois]

What did she say?

Called him a smelly bastard.

 

[Metal Biker]

Worse case scenario and he fires off some nukes.

I'm gonna come off as dumb as fuck here but I've never ever had to think about this happening.

Can we stop it ? Shoot it down ? Jam signals. What defences do we have other than hide in a basement (which I don't have)

Well, it's a different situation than the 80's. Much fewer nukes, better air defences, missiles not as close (East Germany, Ukraine no longer Soviet, etc) so longer time to react, better satellite surveillance, lower yield weapons, more defensive sites across Europe with the addition of several former Soviet Bloc members joining NATO.

So it'll be disastrous but nothing like what was feared in the 80's. Let's hope we never have to find out.