How long by boat? How long by C-5?Rossticus said:The transport ship Ysabel of the Spanish Navy is on its way to Poland.
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) April 21, 2022
It is bringing 200 tons of weapons for Ukraine.
A lot of trucks and ammunition in the cargo.
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More info about the Phoenix Ghost drone- “The drone can take off vertically, fly for six-plus hours searching for or tracking a target, and operate at night using its infrared sensors” and apparently is effective against “medium armored targets” https://t.co/P9a3agoaBt
— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) April 22, 2022
I imagine with all the US ISR support they’re getting, the Ukrainians could start going after Russian command posts at night.
— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) April 22, 2022
Putin is running out of options and they're all bad. Unlike Russia, we can do this all day. CHOICESOKC~Ag said:snipt from the wash post article...Quote:
When the United States wanted to purchase a fleet of helicopters for the Afghan government in the early 2010s, it chose the Mi-17 sold by a Russian state-owned arms exporter.
The decision infuriated U.S. lawmakers who felt the Pentagon should choose an American manufacturer. But the Defense Department stayed the course, saying the Russian helicopters were relatively inexpensive, functioned well in Afghanistan's desert expanses and high altitudes, and Afghan pilots knew how to fly them.
What i find interesting is that we have in storage 11 Mi-17 russian made helicopters in AZ airbase...
Yes, it good to be rich... we poured nearly 5 Billion $ to Ukrainian just start of this conflict. Congress will likely authorize more if needed.
This is one "special operation" Putin can't win...
Ship has 200 tons of weapons. C-5 hauls 140 tons. 2 trips vs days….. Right now, hours count.ABATTBQ11 said:
From Spain to Poland? Maybe a few days. C5 is much shorter, but probably multiple trips for get much cargo. Ship is more economical.
MeatDr said:More info about the Phoenix Ghost drone- “The drone can take off vertically, fly for six-plus hours searching for or tracking a target, and operate at night using its infrared sensors” and apparently is effective against “medium armored targets” https://t.co/P9a3agoaBt
— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) April 22, 2022I imagine with all the US ISR support they’re getting, the Ukrainians could start going after Russian command posts at night.
— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) April 22, 2022
Ukraine soldier takes several shots while wearing Turkish body armor. He's alive but damn he has got to be hurtin'! pic.twitter.com/16eKIE9njV
— William Scott 🇺🇸 (@WilliamScott904) April 21, 2022
"No ship that sails under the Russian flag or that is owned or operated by Russian interests will be allowed to enter the ports of the United States or approach our shores," Biden said."
— Expat in Kyiv (@expatua) April 21, 2022
Together with EU, this blocks Russian ships from 70% of global economy.
B-1 83 said:Ship has 200 tons of weapons. C-5 hauls 140 tons. 2 trips vs days….. Right now, hours count.ABATTBQ11 said:
From Spain to Poland? Maybe a few days. C5 is much shorter, but probably multiple trips for get much cargo. Ship is more economical.
https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104492/c-5m-super-galaxy/
Memorial Day isn't far away. Huge thanks to all veterans.Quote:
Officially, I have been in Ukraine for almost 2 months. For me and my peers, it is as if 6 months have already passed. We are here as in another dimension. Events that occurred two weeks ago are already far away in our thoughts.
People have no idea the level of stress soldiers at the front are under. Even when there is no immediate danger, just approaching the unknown and mortal danger creates enormous psychological pressure. Not to mention that at any time, death can strike. Already, many volunteers and soldiers have given up. Many left home in tears. Nobody judges them, because we all have a limit.
On the contrary, we are all respectful of each other's efforts. Judgments and criticisms are only directed at those who were arrogant and chickened out. These do not garner respect from their peers.
Imagine watching a comedian take the stage. For you, there is nothing stressful. But being THE ONE who walks on stage, feels the stage fright, is blinded by the spotlight, and still has to perform, is a whole different experience. Only those who have experienced something similar can understand.
So I invite you to respect the veterans you know. Even those who didn't see the fight, but bravely approached it, deserve a smile or a handshake.
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The headline said 200 tons. That's all I have to go by.JFABNRGR said:B-1 83 said:Ship has 200 tons of weapons. C-5 hauls 140 tons. 2 trips vs days….. Right now, hours count.ABATTBQ11 said:
From Spain to Poland? Maybe a few days. C5 is much shorter, but probably multiple trips for get much cargo. Ship is more economical.
https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104492/c-5m-super-galaxy/
Thats not even close to what that ship can haul, i think its capable of over 5000 tons. Maybe this is a game of chicken. I think i saw a C5 north bound from spain today as well.
Video from Ukraine's 54th Mechanized Brigade showing artillery strikes on a Russian armored column near Marinka. The video shows 6 damaged or abandoned T-72B3 tanks, most with roof screens, and a UR-77 MICLIC.https://t.co/tXT8tMujgk pic.twitter.com/Q1XCTXPnwS
— Rob Lee (@RALee85) April 22, 2022
CondensedFoggyAggie said:"No ship that sails under the Russian flag or that is owned or operated by Russian interests will be allowed to enter the ports of the United States or approach our shores," Biden said."
— Expat in Kyiv (@expatua) April 21, 2022
Together with EU, this blocks Russian ships from 70% of global economy.
I know a lot of ships sail under, for example, Bermuda flags, but still good.
https://instagr.am/p/Ccnf9mcrVUgQuote:
Battles and Beer: A message directly from "Gandalf", a defender of Mariupol. This video was sent to me this morning from "Gandalf" via Telegram.
Gandalf is my last contact from the Ukrainian military inside of the city. This is his message to the world.
Quote:
"Every day the situation in Mariupol is very dangerous. We constantly can be shot, we constantly can be killed. The civilians are still in danger, despite accusations of the Russian Minister and Russian President that they took control of the city.
This statement was made today, but you know, they do not control the whole city. We still control the Azovstal steelworks and we are still fighting. We destroyed one tank today. Two armored fighting vehicles, and one armored personnel carrier. The numbers of enemy losses are still increasing."
"Russia right now is cowardly, hesitating with the final assault on Azovstal steelworks because they know that they will fail. And they WILL fail. You know, if they will have more courage…at least 10% of our courage, they would fight with us without all this heavy weaponry. Just with the small-arms, that would be a fair fight; but they're not doing a fair fight.
They are showing their cowardly face to the world right now, claiming that Mariupol is taken. Mariupol is not taken.
If someone asks if we need help, yes of course we need help, but we do not need to be rescued. We can rescue others. Thousands of people still, civilian people, hiding in the basements and shelters in the territory of Azovstal, they escaped from the city to find cover here under the protection of Ukrainian soldiers. They were receiving Russian indiscriminate fire."
"The most heartbreaking thing in this, is we have limited supplies and we are trying to share everything with civilians, but Russia claims that we use them as a human shield. It's bull***** It's complete bull**** because you know, a real military doesn't do this, but if you think as Russia, they would do the same. You will think about the civilians as a human shield. They did this in 2008, they already did this in 2014, and they are doing this right now.
My message to the world: Stop Russia. The best thing to do this, is to find your own courage and keep Ukraine safe. How can you do this? Please share your weaponry with us, at least we can fight with these weapons. We need heavy weaponry. We need anti-air systems. We need fighter jets. We need tanks. We need small arms. We need ammunition. We need artillery. With all this arsenal, their imperialistic appetite will be stopped. There will be no more threat to the world, to the free world. There will be no more threat to you, to us. Right now, Ukraine is not just fighting for ourselves, we are fighting for your freedom. Thank you."
I agree, this is some good stuff … 72 mew artillery pieces plus the others we already gave plus all the recent ones from Canada and Sweden and Ukraine will have another 150-200 155 type weapons with plenty of shells nowGAC06 said:Rossticus said:‼️ Details of the new $800 million US military aid package for #Ukraine:
— Ostap Yarysh (@OstapYarysh) April 21, 2022
- 72 155mm Howitzers +144,000 artillery rounds;
- 72 Tactical Vehicles to tow Howitzers;
- Over 121 Phoenix Ghost Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems;
- Field equipment and spare parts.
That's more like it. The original batch of three batteries of 155's was kind of a joke unless they were intended to get the Ukrainians started training all along
Credit where it is due. Good Biden.CondensedFoggyAggie said:"No ship that sails under the Russian flag or that is owned or operated by Russian interests will be allowed to enter the ports of the United States or approach our shores," Biden said."
— Expat in Kyiv (@expatua) April 21, 2022
Together with EU, this blocks Russian ships from 70% of global economy.
I know a lot of ships sail under, for example, Bermuda flags, but still good.
Waffledynamics said:
Anyone wonder if it's possible for an outbreak of the soldiers in Mariupol as Russia diverts forces elsewhere?
If the Russians are going to surround and stand down, maybe there's a way to resupply them. The perimeter of that complex is huge. If they could buy some time, maybe some reinforcements could allow for a combined assault on the enemy blockaders.RebelE Infantry said:Waffledynamics said:
Anyone wonder if it's possible for an outbreak of the soldiers in Mariupol as Russia diverts forces elsewhere?
You never say never but chances of this are as close to none as you can get. They're trapped in a massive steel plant, mostly underground. Russia has decided to starve them out and redirect manpower elsewhere. The defenders are sure to have lots of wounded and dwindling supplies, an organized breakout seems most unlikely.
AGS-R-TUFF said:If the Russians are going to surround and stand down, maybe there's a way to resupply them. The perimeter of that complex is huge. If they could buy some time, maybe some reinforcements could allow for a combined assault on the enemy blockaders.RebelE Infantry said:Waffledynamics said:
Anyone wonder if it's possible for an outbreak of the soldiers in Mariupol as Russia diverts forces elsewhere?
You never say never but chances of this are as close to none as you can get. They're trapped in a massive steel plant, mostly underground. Russia has decided to starve them out and redirect manpower elsewhere. The defenders are sure to have lots of wounded and dwindling supplies, an organized breakout seems most unlikely.
ABATTBQ11 said:
Phoenix Ghost won't be able to kill tanks, but medium armor will be a big deal. That's SAM's, APC's, command vehicles, etc. THOSE are the valuable targets that make the tanks super vulnerable.
Contract with the cartels for some narco-subs?RebelE Infantry said:AGS-R-TUFF said:If the Russians are going to surround and stand down, maybe there's a way to resupply them. The perimeter of that complex is huge. If they could buy some time, maybe some reinforcements could allow for a combined assault on the enemy blockaders.RebelE Infantry said:Waffledynamics said:
Anyone wonder if it's possible for an outbreak of the soldiers in Mariupol as Russia diverts forces elsewhere?
You never say never but chances of this are as close to none as you can get. They're trapped in a massive steel plant, mostly underground. Russia has decided to starve them out and redirect manpower elsewhere. The defenders are sure to have lots of wounded and dwindling supplies, an organized breakout seems most unlikely.
I don't even know about that. Mariupol is deep behind the lines and it would take a major offensive to break through to it. Resupply by sea could maybe work if you can somehow get there undetected by the Black Sea Fleet and Russian air cover. Not very realistic.
Unfortunately for these guys their only options seem to be starve, launch a suicide banzai charge, or surrender.
lb3 said:Contract with the cartels for some narco-subs?RebelE Infantry said:AGS-R-TUFF said:If the Russians are going to surround and stand down, maybe there's a way to resupply them. The perimeter of that complex is huge. If they could buy some time, maybe some reinforcements could allow for a combined assault on the enemy blockaders.RebelE Infantry said:Waffledynamics said:
Anyone wonder if it's possible for an outbreak of the soldiers in Mariupol as Russia diverts forces elsewhere?
You never say never but chances of this are as close to none as you can get. They're trapped in a massive steel plant, mostly underground. Russia has decided to starve them out and redirect manpower elsewhere. The defenders are sure to have lots of wounded and dwindling supplies, an organized breakout seems most unlikely.
I don't even know about that. Mariupol is deep behind the lines and it would take a major offensive to break through to it. Resupply by sea could maybe work if you can somehow get there undetected by the Black Sea Fleet and Russian air cover. Not very realistic.
Unfortunately for these guys their only options seem to be starve, launch a suicide banzai charge, or surrender.
aezmvp said:
300 series has the equivalent of a claymore warhead. Anything armored will shrug it off unless you get really lucky. 600 series can but its bigger and heavier.
PearlJammin said:
Why the F is this even disclosed. If the admin was serious about not escalating, this should never be known.
RebelE Infantry said:Waffledynamics said:
Anyone wonder if it's possible for an outbreak of the soldiers in Mariupol as Russia diverts forces elsewhere?
You never say never but chances of this are as close to none as you can get. They're trapped in a massive steel plant, mostly underground. Russia has decided to starve them out and redirect manpower elsewhere. The defenders are sure to have lots of wounded and dwindling supplies, an organized breakout seems most unlikely.
In a now deleted VK post, the pro-Kremlin media outlet Readovka claims that Russia’s Defense Ministry stated at a “closed briefing” that it’s lost 13,414 soldiers in Ukraine *plus* another 7,000 who are missing. 116 sailors killed aboard the Moskva, with 100+ still missing. pic.twitter.com/jHx7lZi9WA
— Kevin Rothrock (@KevinRothrock) April 22, 2022
