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Russia invading Ukraine (NEWS/UPDATES)

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elder said:
I'm amazed at how much gear has been abandoned by the russian's. i appreciate things break down, take incoming fire etc but we had recovery vehicles in our regiment so we'd get them towed to where they could be repaired etc.
the russians just seem to say 'fuck it, if you can't keep up you're on your own'.
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Probably talking out of my arse, but it could point to the soldiers' reticence at actually being involved in this fiasco.
 

CrosbyFTM said:
Posted at 10:2210:22

BREAKINGUkraine claims 4,300 Russian deaths so far​

Ukraine's deputy defence minister has released an estimate of the losses she says the country's forces have inflicted on Russia so far.
Kyiv's Hanna Malyar said
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that the numbers for the first three days of the conflict were preliminary and liable to change.
The BBC is unable to verify these claims - and Russia has not released casualty numbers.
Ukraine estimates Russian military losses so far to include:
  • 4,300 deaths
  • 27 planes
  • 26 helicopters
  • 146 tanks
  • 706 armoured fighting vehicles
  • 49 cannons
  • 1 Buk air defence system
  • 4 Grad multiple rocket launch systems
  • 30 vehicles
  • 60 tankers
  • 2 drones
  • 2 boats

Gerrin Ukraine….
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Your basic stance on this thread seems to be racism = bad, 4300 dead Russians = great...bit peculiar. I'm sure we all want Ukraine to win this war but celebrating deaths isn't great.
 
elder said:
I'm amazed at how much gear has been abandoned by the russian's. i appreciate things break down, take incoming fire etc but we had recovery vehicles in our regiment so we'd get them towed to where they could be repaired etc.
the russians just seem to say 'fuck it, if you can't keep up you're on your own'.
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There are reports of lack of fuel. It wouldn’t surprise me but very poor organisation from the Russians if true.
 
ajthemackem said:
Probably talking out of my arse, but it could point to the soldiers' reticence at actually being involved in this fiasco.
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I’ve seen some analysts make the point that sending in young, inexperienced troops to deplete the defending forces’ resources, study their responses etc before sending in the experienced veterans is a known tactic.

I hope I’m wrong, but I reckon the Ukraine President’s quite legitimate refusal to negotiate in Belarus could result in Putin doubling down and upscaling his assault.
 
Mercia Blackcat said:
Jesus Christ, the Russians must be getting behind schedule and desperate.
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Euromaidan Press@EuromaidanPress·1m‼️Belarus is preparing an air assault on Ukraine! ‼️
Trusted sources in Belarusian opposition journalists inform units of Belarusian special forces prepare paratrooper assault in the Kyiv & Zhytomyr directions

Thus, Belarus is starting an invasion of Ukraine with its own forces
 
Tadger said:
I’ve seen some analysts make the point that sending in young, inexperienced troops to deplete the defending forces’ resources, study their responses etc before sending in the experienced veterans is a known tactic.

I hope I’m wrong, but I reckon the Ukraine President’s quite legitimate refusal to negotiate in Belarus could result in Putin doubling down and upscaling his assault.
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That's a very fair point, aye.
 
DoctorMick said:
Your basic stance on this thread seems to be racism = bad, 4300 dead Russians = great...bit peculiar. I'm sure we all want Ukraine to win this war but celebrating deaths isn't great.
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I can’t help thinking 4300, probably mostly young and conscripted men dead is a tragedy even if it’s a “ necessary” tragedy and for what? The ego of a despot. Not far short of our away following yesterday dead for nowt.
 
Tadger said:
I’ve seen some analysts make the point that sending in young, inexperienced troops to deplete the defending forces’ resources, study their responses etc before sending in the experienced veterans is a known tactic.

I hope I’m wrong, but I reckon the Ukraine President’s quite legitimate refusal to negotiate in Belarus could result in Putin doubling down and upscaling his assault.
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It also gives the defenders some decent training though for when others arrive .. they will learn from it
 
Tadger said:
I’m seeing reports that anyone who isn’t a Ukrainian citizen is being denied crossing the border, not just black people.

Is this the case? Or are there examples of say a British man being allowed through and a Nigerian being denied? Because that is a very important detail.
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The tweet below that one on the thread then confirms they got into Poland. A British man and Ukrainian wife.
DoctorMick said:
Your basic stance on this thread seems to be racism = bad, 4300 dead Russians = great...bit peculiar. I'm sure we all want Ukraine to win this war but celebrating deaths isn't great.
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I’m celebrating Ukraine and it’s people standing up and fighting for their country. Racism is bad.
 
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