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War in Ukraine

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by PITBOSS, Jan 21, 2022.

  1. Swamplizard

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    I find this hard to be believe. If true, why would it be leaked to be published? There’s no way this is credible



    It reminds me of when a reporter asked Gen. Schwarzkopf when the secret attack was going to begin.
     
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  4. uftaipan

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    I was thinking more along the lines of:

    Report: Several Mycenaean Soldiers Waiting Inside Offering Shaped as Horse, Intend to Open City Gates During Tonight’s Victory Celebration
     
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  5. G8trGr8t

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    Convince Putin they are all out to get him. Give them reason to believe it's me or him....
     
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  6. ursidman

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    Casualties really mounting for the invaders (sorry Tucker).
     
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  7. OklahomaGator

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    I can't believe they are admitting those losses.
     
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  8. gogator7444

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    Cnn live...long article on hypersonics but "the rule" so only putting this bit. Between this & everyone earlier I think I have a better understanding now.

    "Why the fear about hypersonic missiles? First, it's important to understand the term.

    Essentially, all missiles are hypersonic — which means they travel at least five times the speed of sound. Almost any warhead released from a rocket miles in the atmosphere will reach this speed heading to its target. It is not a new technology.

    What military powers — including Russia, China, the United States and North Korea — are working on now is a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV). An HGV is a highly maneuverable payload that can theoretically fly at hypersonic speed while adjusting course and altitude to fly under radar detection and around missile defenses.

    An HGV is the weapon that's almost impossible to stop. And Russia is thought to have an HGV in its arsenal, the Avangard system, which Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018 called "practically invulnerable" to Western air defenses.

    But the Kinzhal, as a variant of the Iskander SRBM, is not an HGV. While it does have limited maneuverability like the Iskander, its main advantage is that it can be launched from MiG-31 fighter jets, giving it a longer range and the ability to attack from multiple directions, according to a report last year from the Center for Strategic and International Studies."
     
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  9. gogator7444

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    So wait...is WW2 technically still going on then? Cnn live

    "Japan PM says Russia's decision to suspend WW2 peace treaty talks is "unacceptable"

    From CNN's Emiko Jozuka

    Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday protested Russia's decision to suspend peace treaty talks to formally end World War II hostilities between Moscow and Tokyo.

    "This entire situation has been created by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and Russia's response to pass this onto Japan-Russia relations is extremely unjustified and absolutely unacceptable. Japan would like to protest this move," said Kishida during a parliamentary session. "We will unite with the international community and take resolution action so Japan can continue following the foundation of the international order."

    The Japanese leader's comments came after the Russian Foreign Ministry said Monday that Moscow does not intend to continue peace treaty talks with a state that holds an "unfriendly position."

    The Ministry said Moscow would withdraw from dialogue with Japan on joint economic activities on four disputed islands referred to as the "Southern Kurils" by Russia and the "Northern Territories" by Japan. Moscow will also suspend visa-free visits between Japanese citizens and residents to and from the disputed islands, it said."
     
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    Cnn live...win for the good guys (unconfirmed by CNN at that time (overnight) though).

    "Ukrainian forces say they regained control of Makariv, west of Kyiv

    From CNN's Irene Nasser

    After days of fighting, Ukrainian forces have regained control of Makariv, a town 30 miles west of Kyiv, the Armed Forces of Ukraine said in a post on Facebook on Tuesday.

    The “state flag of Ukraine was raised over the city of Makariv” as the Russians retreated, the post said.

    Makariv had sustained significant damage from ongoing Russian airstrikes. CNN verified the authenticity of photos posted to social media on March 12 that showed major damage to apartment complexes, schools and a medical facility.

    The Russian Ministry of Defense has repeatedly claimed it is not targeting civilians."
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    Oh yeah we believe you :rolleyes: what's the Russian equivalent to Baghdad Bob?
     
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    Why does this feel like a mini "protest"/get the info out there thing but saying "oops" so they don't get busted? And I wonder how many saw that exactly?
     
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    LOL. Future Fox host? Cnn live

    "Russian TV host dismisses Arnold Schwarzenegger video as US propaganda

    Fron CNN's Irene Nasser in Hong Kong

    Russian TV host Vadim Gigin dismissed Arnold Schwarzenegger’s address to the Russian people as US propaganda.

    Gigin made the comments on the show "Sunday Evening with Vladimir Solovyov."

    On the show, Gigin referred to Schwarzenegger as the face of "American imperialism and colonialism."

    Gigin criticized Schwarzenegger, adding: "He who is in California will tell us, who live here, who have family members and friends in Ukraine, the truth?" "
     
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    Cnn live
    "Ukraine accuses Russia of forcibly deporting more than 2,000 children

    From CNN's Irene Nasser and Teele Rebane in Hong Kong

    Russian forces forcibly deported 2,389 children from Donetsk and Luhansk in Ukraine, the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Monday.
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    The Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday that 16,434 people, including 2,389 children were evacuated a day earlier. The evacuations took place in various places, including in the Russia-backed Donetsk People's Republic and Luhansk People's Republic, and people left of their own volition, according to the ministry.

    UNICEF commented on these latest reports on Tuesday and raised concerns, though noted they have not been able to independently verify them.

    "The abduction of children during times of war is one of the six grave violations against children in conflict and is prohibited under international humanitarian law," UNICEF spokesperson James Elder said."
     
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    The fact that the Russians even bothered to respond to Schwarzenegger's video seems to be an indication that it gives them concern.
     
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    Agree, the "need" to respond would seem to indicate it has been viewed enough to gain traction and attention.
     
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    Can't tell which media source to believe anymore.
     
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