Russia invading Ukraine (NEWS/UPDATES)

[Rustie Trombone]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1506944426278637569

The military operation is certainly special - I don't think it could have gone much worse for Putin

If he is bumping off his top military brass then his reading of history may not be as thorough as he thinks

 

[Baloo]

I think the sanctions will end the war, as there is an element about them that hasn't been noticed.

What element hasn't been noticed?

 

[Dilligaf60]

The military operation is certainly special - I don't think it could have gone much worse for Putin

If he is bumping off his top military brass then his reading of history may not be as thorough as he thinks

They are getting the biggest kicking they’ve had since WW2. This is what happens when you have a dictator surrounded by people either too greedy, or too scared to tell him anything other than what they think he wants to hear.

 

[Rustie Trombone]

They are getting the biggest kicking they’ve had since WW2. This is what happens when you have a dictator surrounded by people either too greedy, or too scared to tell him anything other than what they think he wants to hear.

Exactly - and for a bloke who supposed to constantly read up on military history he's learned fuck all

 

[Trumpet]

I have a family member who's been told his regiment will be deployed to Eastern Europe in the coming weeks


Wow!

FFS unbreakable people not one flinched when the russian fired

 

[elder]

this is spot on. the Ukraine military spent a lot of time and money on their special operations/forces. you can see that in the various media posts. highly motivated, highly trained, well equipped & fit. mainly small teams operating behind the russian front lines causing mayhem. Russia hasn't moved on as quickly or adapted to the changes in how wars are fought yet. the russian armour can't really fight at night and we're not seeing large tank battles going on. it's small, local engagements chipping away.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1506761419928256515

 

[Rustie Trombone]

this is spot on. the Ukraine military spent a lot of time and money on their special operations/forces. you can see that in the various media posts. highly motivated, highly trained, well equipped & fit. mainly small teams operating behind the russian front lines causing mayhem. Russia hasn't moved on as quickly or adapted to the changes in how wars are fought yet. the russian armour can't really fight at night and we're not seeing large tank battles going on. it's small, local engagements chipping away.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1506761419928256515

It's why the US Marines are phasing out tanks

The Marines want to get rid of their tanks. Here’s why.

“We have sufficient evidence to conclude that this capability [tanks], despite its long and honorable history in the wars of the past, is operationally unsuitable for our highest-priority challenges in the future,” the report said about the divestment of Marine tanks.

www.marinecorpstimes.com

Yesterdays technology

 

[Dilligaf60]

Exactly - and for a bloke who supposed to constantly read up on military history he's learned fuck all

So it would seem. Shelling population centres. Digging trenches. He’s trying to fight a twenty first century opponent with tactics that were outdated half way through the last century. Not to mention the purge he’s seemingly engaged in.
”Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it”

 

[Az*]

The military operation is certainly special - I don't think it could have gone much worse for Putin

If he is bumping off his top military brass then his reading of history may not be as thorough as he thinks

Because people like Shoigu know absolutely nothing about fighting a war. He was the minister of disasters or some shit. Should be building roads and stuff not directing a war

 

[Dilligaf60]

Because people like Shoigu know absolutely nothing about fighting a war. He was the minister of disasters or some shit. Should be building roads and stuff not directing a war

It’s the way they do things. The people in these positions are promoted into them for reasons of loyalty not because they are in any way competent.

 

[The Lambton Worm]

Looks like a second ship was hit.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1506957268453052440

 

[elder]

It's why the US Marines are phasing out tanks

The Marines want to get rid of their tanks. Here’s why.

“We have sufficient evidence to conclude that this capability [tanks], despite its long and honorable history in the wars of the past, is operationally unsuitable for our highest-priority challenges in the future,” the report said about the divestment of Marine tanks.

www.marinecorpstimes.com

Yesterdays technology

i was in an armoured regiment and i still think mobile weapons systems of some sort are essential to the boots on the ground philosophy but it's about getting the balance right and using all your assets (troops. armour & technology) in support of each other. ukraine seem to be much more advanced or at least prepared for that. the russians used it in syria a fair bit apparently but are playing catch up in ukraine. probably because they underestimated ukraine's capability. it's fascinating to see it play out, although lives are being lost in that process too.

 

[chunkyshanhawk53]

Boris says Euro 2028 should go to Ukraine

 

[Bulwell]

I think they must be if they're requesting more long range anti tank weapons - as reported yesterday

We trained 20,000 of their military personel in the use of NLAWs and Javelins before our troops had to leave

Is that right? Never seen that stat before.

 

[nandos sonic sauce]

Boris says Euro 2028 should go to Ukraine

They should get the next Olympics. They will win Gold at the Javelin

 

[Gelan]

What element hasn't been noticed?

I might get banned if I told you, a warning at the very least...genuinely sorry about that, because it could be a good discussion.

 

[woodlebert]

I think the sanctions will end the war, as there is an element about them that hasn't been noticed.

What hasn't been noticed?

 

[Gelan]

What hasn't been noticed?

I've written it up on my website...I risk a ban if I post it in here.

 

[Baloo]

I might get banned if I told you, a warning at the very least...genuinely sorry about that, because it could be a good discussion.

@Pancho @AB22 Easy Tiger

Will @Gelan get banned for letting us know what effect sanctions are having?

 

[Kennington Kid]

They should get the next Olympics. They will win Gold with the Javelin

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