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War in Ukraine

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

  1. AndyGator

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    Republicans killed the border bill. Republicans are blocking Ukraine aid. All to get an ultra-corrupt borderline treasonous pro-Putin deviant elected president. I am not seeing both parties here.
     
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  2. chemgator

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    Russians have a new method of finding volunteers for battle. They tell people in India that there are technical jobs available in Dubai. When they arrive in Dubai, they are told there are no jobs available there, and they are sent to Russia to work in a kitchen. From there, they are enrolled in weapons training, and two weeks later they are on the front lines against their will. About 20 people from India are believed to be fighting in Ukraine for Russia using this method of recruitment.

    An Indian science graduate was promised a job in Dubai but was tricked into fighting for Russia, reports say

     
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  3. duggers_dad

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    Can you explain how Russia lost twice as many troops, as were sent to the front line, but were able to completely grind down the highly vaunted Ukrainian counter-offensive that was a year in the making.
     
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  4. G8trGr8t

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  5. chemgator

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    So your instructions from the Kremlin are to distract and deflect, eh comrade? You quote someone on one topic, and then ask a completely unrelated question. I don't answer questions from people who aren't intelligent enough to ask them correctly.
     
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  6. G8trGr8t

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    Unprecedented drone attack in Crimea targets key infrastructure (msn.com)

    Social media from both Russian and Ukrainian sources was abuzz with news of significant explosions near Theodosia's seaport and oil depot on Sunday. Locals have described hearing intense blasts, with ambulances seen rushing towards the port and oil depot.

    Additionally, the bridge linking Crimea to the Russian mainland was temporarily closed.
     
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  7. l_boy

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    How long before Abbot and DeSantis are flying border immigrants to Russian Front lines?
     
  8. G8trGr8t

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    MSN
    Amidst escalating tensions with Russia, the much anticipated F-16 fighter jets have been seen arriving in Ukraine.
    The acquisition marks a pivotal moment in Ukraine’s defense strategy, positioning the nation to deter potential threats and safeguard its sovereignty effectively
    Aviation expert Roman Svitana reported sightings of F-16s in Ukrainian airspace, noting their superior performance and impact on operational effectiveness


     
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  9. G8trGr8t

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    Number 14 confirmed
    According to the Ukrainian military, they shot down three more Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers on February 29th, adding to recent successes against Russian aircraft.
    The Army chief said two bombers were destroyed over Avdiivka and Mariupol, eastern Ukrainian cities now under Russian control.
    “After successful combat operations against an enemy aircraft in the night on Feb. 29, two more Russian aircraft were destroyed: Su-34 fighter-bombers in the Avdiivka and Mariupol sectors,” Army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi [COLOR=var(--accent-foreground-rest)]said
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  10. G8trGr8t

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    This is going to make logistics in Crimea even tougher if they have no refinery capacity in Crimea. Hopefully whatever pipeline that may exist is already being targeted.

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    n the occupied Feodosia in eastern Crimea, an oil refinery belonging to Russian occupiers was reportedly destroyed, according to the partisan movement Ateşh.

    Agents of Ateşh from the occupying authorities mention that there was a "landing" during the night of March 3. According to the partisans, an oil refinery in Feodosia, used by the occupiers, was destroyed.
    "The consequences were cleared until the early morning. The losses are colossal," the message states.
     
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  11. duggers_dad

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    Weren’t you the guy who predicted, just weeks into the SMO, that soon we’d expect to see Zelensky, bounding up the Kremlin steps to personally place Putin in handcuffs ?
     
  12. PITBOSS

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    im sure they want to get them flying as part of their defense asap. Will be interesting how they’re used and how effective they’ll be.
     
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  13. chemgator

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    No, I predicted that you would make a clown out of yourself. So far, I'm one for one. :)
     
  14. duggers_dad

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    It’s almost as if you’re trying to run out the clock.
     
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  15. chemgator

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    Russia has gotten so desperate that they are using Chinese-made golf carts in assaults against Ukrainian positions. I bet the armor on those things is less than impressive.

    Russian troops use Chinese-made golf carts for assaults – video

     
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  16. duggers_dad

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    So Russian in golf carts, armed only with shovels, have inflicted defeat after rolling defeat, on the Ukies, since last summer ?
     
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  17. chemgator

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    Apparently, Russians are too lazy to walk behind their armored vehicles, so they ride on top of them, causing Ukrainian troops to use them for target practice.

    Russian soldiers targeted while riding on top of armored vehicles is now a 'daily occurrence,' pushing up its death toll, US soldier says

     
  18. chemgator

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    Ukraine damages another Russian ship in the Black Sea, this time a recon ship.

    Ukraine's Defence Intelligence recollects details about operation to damage Ivan Khurs ship

     
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  19. chemgator

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    Russia claims that they will not use the Armata tank because of its "high price". How pathetic. They've already spent the money to build the tank, and now they are afraid to use it. If it is too expensive to use in battle, then why did you build the damn thing?

    Translation: the tanks are junk, and Russian tankers have no confidence in them.

    Senior Russian official says Russia will not use "state-of-the-art" Armata tanks in Ukraine due to their high price

     
  20. chemgator

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    Albania, a member of NATO and a former Soviet satellite country in the Balkans, has re-opened a former Soviet air force base for NATO use.

    Albania, wary of Russia, reopens Soviet-era air base to NATO

     
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