Charpie said:
Let's hope not.
Agthatbuilds said:
It would be irresponsible to not ready some troops
Color me skeptical.JobSecurity said:Alarming development today as #Russia is enforcing illegitimate maritime claims in the Black Sea by attacking foreign commercial ships
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) February 25, 2022
This is about denying #Ukraine resupplies
But it creates the potential for dangerous escalation if NATO is forced to send naval escorts
LMCane said:
and this is the problem- while some Ukes are very brave, they have no tactical ability or even common sense.
this is about the worst possible way to try to defend an urban area
Chernobyl?Agthatbuilds said:
Worse than anticipated for Russia?EXCLUSIVE: I have been given a copy of document issued today by Russian Ministry of Health. It indicates Russia is anticipating a massive medical emergency & has ordered health organisations to immediately identify medical staff ready to relocate & work. pic.twitter.com/iwl7NwqbZ8
— Emma Burrows (@EJ_Burrows) February 25, 2022
japantiger said:Color me skeptical.JobSecurity said:Alarming development today as #Russia is enforcing illegitimate maritime claims in the Black Sea by attacking foreign commercial ships
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) February 25, 2022
This is about denying #Ukraine resupplies
But it creates the potential for dangerous escalation if NATO is forced to send naval escorts
Not to mention Romanian and Turkish flagged vessels being attacked.aeroag14 said:japantiger said:Color me skeptical.JobSecurity said:Alarming development today as #Russia is enforcing illegitimate maritime claims in the Black Sea by attacking foreign commercial ships
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) February 25, 2022
This is about denying #Ukraine resupplies
But it creates the potential for dangerous escalation if NATO is forced to send naval escorts
There are pics and videos so, pretty certain it's actually happening.
'Highway of Death'
— Oryx (@oryxspioenkop) February 25, 2022
100+ Ukrainian military vehicles destroyed or abandoned on a highway near Kherson (including half a dozen 9K33 Osa SAM systems). This area is currently believed to be back under Ukrainian control though. https://t.co/wIUktgbOu3
Agthatbuilds said:
Yep. Only France and England really have a ready force that's of decent size.
#BREAKING: Russian forces have blocked Ukraine’s Sumy and Konotop cities- IFX
— ELINT News (@ELINTNews) February 25, 2022
Quote:
China State Banks Restrict Financing for Russian Commodities (1)
At least two of China's largest state-owned banks are restricting financing for purchases of Russian commodities, underscoring the limits of Beijing's pledge to maintain economic ties with one of its most important strategic partners in the face of sanctions by the US and its allies.
Agthatbuilds said:'Highway of Death'
— Oryx (@oryxspioenkop) February 25, 2022
100+ Ukrainian military vehicles destroyed or abandoned on a highway near Kherson (including half a dozen 9K33 Osa SAM systems). This area is currently believed to be back under Ukrainian control though. https://t.co/wIUktgbOu3
That's not good, Osa's make up the majority of Ukraine's mid-low altitude level (helicopter+ CAS) defenses. What was the Ukranians thinking? The Osa is a (relatively small) highly mobile, amphibious unit with its own radar and fire control. Break up the units and move separately.Agthatbuilds said:'Highway of Death'
— Oryx (@oryxspioenkop) February 25, 2022
100+ Ukrainian military vehicles destroyed or abandoned on a highway near Kherson (including half a dozen 9K33 Osa SAM systems). This area is currently believed to be back under Ukrainian control though. https://t.co/wIUktgbOu3
Given that all of China's financial institutions are controlled by, in not outright owned by the state, this is just a shell game for appearances sake. I am sure other banks will pick up the slack.Waffledynamics said:
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/international-trade/chinese-state-banks-restrict-financing-for-russian-commodities?fbclid=IwAR2ccN3wmqbNME0hWHcr0mG7n7ct_r3uzX94V3y00aP2w5jXj6o5M8UUBZgQuote:
China State Banks Restrict Financing for Russian Commodities (1)
At least two of China's largest state-owned banks are restricting financing for purchases of Russian commodities, underscoring the limits of Beijing's pledge to maintain economic ties with one of its most important strategic partners in the face of sanctions by the US and its allies.
Did #Russia Army target the central metro station of #Kharkiv? If true, then it is a horrible war crime! pic.twitter.com/68YWhvmVX2
— Babak Taghvaee - Μπάπακ Τακβαίε - بابک تقوایی (@BabakTaghvaee) February 25, 2022
Russian commodities can still be bought with yuans if given approval, but they can't use dollars. I was surprised they even put up any restrictions though.Waffledynamics said:
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/international-trade/chinese-state-banks-restrict-financing-for-russian-commodities?fbclid=IwAR2ccN3wmqbNME0hWHcr0mG7n7ct_r3uzX94V3y00aP2w5jXj6o5M8UUBZgQuote:
China State Banks Restrict Financing for Russian Commodities (1)
At least two of China's largest state-owned banks are restricting financing for purchases of Russian commodities, underscoring the limits of Beijing's pledge to maintain economic ties with one of its most important strategic partners in the face of sanctions by the US and its allies.
⚡️Ukraine’s Zelensky posts a new video of himself and his team outside the presidential administration in Kyiv’s government quarter after rumors in Russian media that he’d fled. “We are here. We are in Kyiv. We are defending Ukraine.” pic.twitter.com/bgHyrsbVFs
— Christopher Miller (@ChristopherJM) February 25, 2022
The Anonymous collective is officially in cyber war against the Russian government. #Anonymous #Ukraine
— Anonymous (@YourAnonOne) February 24, 2022
What happen?https://t.co/CVREGLxa5L pic.twitter.com/ydHpU57gCK
— Ho-fung Hung (@hofunghung) February 25, 2022
"War Crime".nortex97 said:
Woah. This is...horrible if true.Did #Russia Army target the central metro station of #Kharkiv? If true, then it is a horrible war crime! pic.twitter.com/68YWhvmVX2
— Babak Taghvaee - Μπάπακ Τακβαίε - بابک تقوایی (@BabakTaghvaee) February 25, 2022
aeroag14 said:japantiger said:Color me skeptical.JobSecurity said:Alarming development today as #Russia is enforcing illegitimate maritime claims in the Black Sea by attacking foreign commercial ships
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) February 25, 2022
This is about denying #Ukraine resupplies
But it creates the potential for dangerous escalation if NATO is forced to send naval escorts
There are pics and videos so, pretty certain it's actually happening.
japantiger said:aeroag14 said:japantiger said:Color me skeptical.JobSecurity said:Alarming development today as #Russia is enforcing illegitimate maritime claims in the Black Sea by attacking foreign commercial ships
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) February 25, 2022
This is about denying #Ukraine resupplies
But it creates the potential for dangerous escalation if NATO is forced to send naval escorts
There are pics and videos so, pretty certain it's actually happening.
So you can verify the veracity of the report and video?
2 more merchant ships hit by Russian attacks in Black Sea.
— Navy Lookout (@NavyLookout) February 25, 2022
Japanese bulk carrier MV Namura Queen hit by a rocket at anchor off Yuzhne.
Moldovan chemical tanker MV Millennial Spirit hit and set on fire 12 miles to the southhttps://t.co/fazJtNvJk6
Video: suvaribeyinnotdefteri pic.twitter.com/p5BHZmUPIk
I can assure you, there are not US Green Berets in Ukraine involved in this in any capacity.Quote:
Canadian special forces are actually legit, we probably have some on the ground helping out. Since we have planes in the area we likely have combat controllers with the green berets
LMCane said:
and this is the problem- while some Ukes are very brave, they have no tactical ability or even common sense.
this is about the worst possible way to try to defend an urban area
erudite said:That's not good, Osa's make up the majority of Ukraine's mid-low altitude level (helicopter+ CAS) defenses. What was the Ukranians thinking? The Osa is a (relatively small) highly mobile, amphibious unit with its own radar and fire control. Break up the units and move separately.Agthatbuilds said:'Highway of Death'
— Oryx (@oryxspioenkop) February 25, 2022
100+ Ukrainian military vehicles destroyed or abandoned on a highway near Kherson (including half a dozen 9K33 Osa SAM systems). This area is currently believed to be back under Ukrainian control though. https://t.co/wIUktgbOu3
Reuters claims it was a new photo just taken in KyivGAC06 said:LMCane said:
and this is the problem- while some Ukes are very brave, they have no tactical ability or even common sense.
this is about the worst possible way to try to defend an urban area
Or it's a photo op. They've been at war for eight years.
OPAG said:I can assure you, there are not US Green Berets in Ukraine involved in this in any capacity.Quote:
Canadian special forces are actually legit, we probably have some on the ground helping out. Since we have planes in the area we likely have combat controllers with the green berets
The U.S. met with China over three months to present intelligence showing Russia’s troop buildup near Ukraine and to urge Beijing to help avert war, U.S. officials said.
— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 25, 2022
Chinese officials rebuffed the U.S. and shared the information with Moscow.https://t.co/Ngbuu9P3n1
Quote:
WASHINGTON Over three months, senior Biden administration officials held half a dozen urgent meetings with top Chinese officials in which the Americans presented intelligence showing Russia's troop buildup around Ukraine and beseeched the Chinese to tell Russia not to invade, according to U.S. officials.
Each time, the Chinese officials, including the foreign minister and the ambassador to the United States, rebuffed the Americans, saying they did not think an invasion was in the works. After one diplomatic exchange in December, U.S. officials got intelligence showing Beijing had shared the information with Moscow, telling the Russians that the United States was trying to sow discord and that China would not try to impede Russian plans and actions, the officials said
LMCane said:erudite said:That's not good, Osa's make up the majority of Ukraine's mid-low altitude level (helicopter+ CAS) defenses. What was the Ukranians thinking? The Osa is a (relatively small) highly mobile, amphibious unit with its own radar and fire control. Break up the units and move separately.Agthatbuilds said:'Highway of Death'
— Oryx (@oryxspioenkop) February 25, 2022
100+ Ukrainian military vehicles destroyed or abandoned on a highway near Kherson (including half a dozen 9K33 Osa SAM systems). This area is currently believed to be back under Ukrainian control though. https://t.co/wIUktgbOu3
I think a pretty obvious takeaway conclusion is that the Ukrainians may be brave, but they are nearly idiotic in their military tactics and deployments.
I was just a Captain in the Air Force, but after reading history books for the last 30 years I could have prepared a stronger defense than Zelensky did.
just read books on what the Germans did to the Soviets in Ukraine in the fall of 1941!!
In addition, according to our information, this is not the only overpass blown up in the last 24 hours, there are also reports on the destruction of railways.
— MotolkoHelp (@MotolkoHelp) February 25, 2022
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