⚡️#Norway will send #Ukraine 2,000 M72 anti-tank grenade launchers to defend against #Russian aggression, Reuters reports
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) February 28, 2022
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I think the short term revenue must be a factor to some degree, otherwise they would not be exercising capital controls and defaulting on debt. The fact that they are destroying their country's credit rating in order to keep money inside makes me think they really could not afford to lose their remaining capital inflowstwk said:Short term revenue is not really a factor. With the chaos that is resulting from freezing Russia out of foreign markets, I'm not sure what they would do with the money. Their long term concern would be that Europe would decide to find other sources for gas, and the resulting loss of leverage. Somewhat like the US being reluctant to cut Russia out of SWIFT for fear that they would team up with China to set up an alternative payment system. Sometimes, leverage can only be used once, and then it's lost for good.AggieLit said:I think that at this point, loss of revenue would hurt him more than high prices would hurt Europe. Otherwise he would have cut off oil and gas supplies to punish them for sanctions and supplying Ukraine. The fact that he is threatening nukes instead says to me that he can't afford to lose that revenue.twk said:It's the other way around. If the sanctions bite too hard, Putin will cut off the gas and try to freeze Europe. They might just get through this winter, but without the ability to build stores of gas this summer, next winter would be bleak. Gas revenue is not as big for Russia as oil revenue (true pretty much everywhere) so there is a real risk that Putin would try to use it as leverage to get the West to back off sanctions.AggieLit said:If it becomes a protracted siege designed to starve the population like at Leningrad, you've got to cut off gas purchases from Russia. You've got to make them starve before Kiev starves. I have a feeling that right now Germany is studying and discussing with other world leaders how they could get enough gas to survive next winter without Russia.JobSecurity said:
This is the next phaseWhat I hear from Kyiv is that some foodstuff is still available, but not much. Below, a milk & cheese section of a supermarket. The most serious problem seems to be medication. Most pharmacies are closed, with lines at those still operating. Today, the Kyiv metro was operational. pic.twitter.com/BJknXSkM8O
— Andreas Umland (@UmlandAndreas) February 28, 2022
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — United States announces it is expelling 12 Russian diplomats at the United Nations for undiplomatic activities.
— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) February 28, 2022
OOOOHHHH...I wonder what they didIrish 2.0 said:UNITED NATIONS (AP) — United States announces it is expelling 12 Russian diplomats at the United Nations for undiplomatic activities.
— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) February 28, 2022
TRM said:⚡️#Norway will send #Ukraine 2,000 M72 anti-tank grenade launchers to defend against #Russian aggression, Reuters reports
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) February 28, 2022
Taking it back to the old school!
74OA said:Offutt AFB, Nebraska.CanyonAg77 said:RangerRick9211 said:
So what's up with E4-B (Doomsday plane) just circling in Lincoln?
https://globe.adsbexchange.com/?icao=adfeb3
https://www.flightradar24.com/multiview/2af98ceb
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doomsday_plane
It's always circling somewhere. They're based out of Tinker AFB in OKC, we see them on ADS-B over the Panhandle all the time.
Nothing to worry about, it's SOP, though I expect it's a little more tense on the plane than usual.
Sorry. Confused them with the Navy E6, which do fly out of Tinker
Not at this time; the air is too hot.aggiehawg said:Thanks.Jock 07 said:aggiehawg said:What is a deconfliction mechanism?JobSecurity said:Pentagon is exploring a deconfliction mechanism with Russia over Ukraine: Pentagon spokesperson
— Ragıp Soylu (@ragipsoylu) February 28, 2022
Usually when two rival powers are operating near each other keeping lines of communication open to prevent any miscalculation on either side's part. Doesn't really make much sense in this scenario though
Wonder if a form of the Berlin Airlift for food, medicine, etc. is under consideration for Kyiv?
Welp. Expect Russia to expel a cadre of US diplomats shortly.
It is great that these countries are supplying UK. I have to think that some of this is purely symbolic. 2500 assault rifles and 150,000 rounds of ammunition. Here is your AK and 2 full magazines, go do your best! The anti-armor is good, but eventually UK is going to run out of trained trigger pullers.TRM said:BREAKING NEWS
— Mustafa Kazemi מוסטפא مصطفی (@CombatJourno) February 28, 2022
Finland 🇫🇮 announces it will send more military aid to Ukraine:
— 2500 Assault rifles
— 150,000 Cartridges for the rifles
— 1500 Anti-tank weapons
— 70,000 MREs
Foreign Minister @Haavisto confirms.
Today, unfortunately, many Americans have good reason to fear that they will be victimized if they are unable to protect themselves. And today, no less than in 1791, the Second Amendment guarantees their right to do so. - Justice Samuel Alito 2022
They were told to leave already by the state department.Keegan99 said:
Welp. Expect Russia to expel a cadre of US diplomats shortly.
That's why they've been passing them out to the civilians. Anyone that wants a firearm is handed a firearm in Ukraine right now
I don't think this has been posted.
Kyiv under intensive missile attack; the HQ of the military intelligence has been hit.
— Christo Grozev (@christogrozev) February 28, 2022
Found out
The U.S. has informed the Russian Mission that we are beginning the process of expelling 12 intelligence operatives from the Russian Mission who have abused their privileges of residency in the U.S. by engaging in espionage activities that are adverse to our national security.
— Olivia Dalton (@USUNSpox) February 28, 2022
Charpie said:OOOOHHHH...I wonder what they didIrish 2.0 said:UNITED NATIONS (AP) — United States announces it is expelling 12 Russian diplomats at the United Nations for undiplomatic activities.
— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) February 28, 2022
I'm going to go out on a limb and say espionage related activities. But really this should have happened at the first go around.
Irish 2.0 said:They were told to leave already by the state department.Keegan99 said:
Welp. Expect Russia to expel a cadre of US diplomats shortly.
No. We're not shuttering our embassies and consulates in Russia.
The Russians will send people home that we don't want sent home.
Are these effective and easy to use? Looks like it based on the picture I've seen, but it almost seems that these countries are giving away all their old crap. Are they single shot or reloadable?
Looks like my guess was right.
Monday morning Pentagon background briefing on the war in Ukraine now concluded. Some noteworthy details on what is Day 5 since Russia's invasion to follow:
— Dan Lamothe (@DanLamothe) February 28, 2022
That's great, but how fast can you burn through 2-30 round mags on the range? Now think you had a full auto and 2-30 rnd mags? I realize I am being obtuse and that every little bit helps, but we are really beating around the bush with all of these "supplies". I am not even sure what I am advocating for at this point, but it seems symbolic to me at this point.Irish 2.0 said:
That's why they've been passing them out to the civilians. Anyone that wants a firearm is handed a firearm in Ukraine right now
Today, unfortunately, many Americans have good reason to fear that they will be victimized if they are unable to protect themselves. And today, no less than in 1791, the Second Amendment guarantees their right to do so. - Justice Samuel Alito 2022
Good threatd. Thank you.
Last post is of note:
Last post is of note:
Finally, the United States has not seen "any specific muscle movements" so far from Russia's nuclear forces following Putin's order Sunday to raise their alert level.
— Dan Lamothe (@DanLamothe) February 28, 2022
Appears U.S. continues to take that scenario seriously, while also seeing it as a messaging tool for Putin.
ArmyAg2002 said:ATX_AG_08 said:Dorm 15 said:
Speaking of tactics, can drones effectively take out an armored column?
They can, but doesn't look like Ukraine has enough of them. Everyone I've seen hit a column is a single aimed for the middle. Kind of frustrating to watch honestly.
I keep wondering why the middle of the convoy? That's not how you trap and destroy a convoy.
The few videos I've seen, they seem to be targeting fuel trucks and SAM's. My guess is that with the small munitions those little drones can carry, perhaps they're hitting stuff they think most likely to result in secondaries
Kiev live cam 1 on a loop of some type, showing daylight video.TRM said:
I don't think this has been posted.Kyiv under intensive missile attack; the HQ of the military intelligence has been hit.
— Christo Grozev (@christogrozev) February 28, 2022
ETA update black screen now.Quote:
NO AMNESTY!
in order for democrats, liberals, progressives et al to continue their illogical belief systems they have to pretend not to know a lot of things; by pretending "not to know" there is no guilt, no actual connection to conscience. Denial of truth allows easier trespass.
in order for democrats, liberals, progressives et al to continue their illogical belief systems they have to pretend not to know a lot of things; by pretending "not to know" there is no guilt, no actual connection to conscience. Denial of truth allows easier trespass.
More like walking a tightrope. Help the Ukes, but not too much. Nobody wants this to escalate outside of Ukraine.JB!98 said:That's great, but how fast can you burn through 2-30 round mags on the range? Now think you had a full auto and 2-30 rnd mags? I realize I am being obtuse and that every little bit helps, but we are really beating around the bush with all of these "supplies". I am not even sure what I am advocating for at this point, but it seems symbolic to me at this point.Irish 2.0 said:
That's why they've been passing them out to the civilians. Anyone that wants a firearm is handed a firearm in Ukraine right now
Moat likely a stupid question, but can the Ukes go cartel style and hook up "bombs" to normal drones? I am sure a lot will fail and be shot, but even if you can slow that column down enough to damage infrastructure down the road, I would think it would be enough.ATX_AG_08 said:Dorm 15 said:
Speaking of tactics, can drones effectively take out an armored column?
They can, but doesn't look like Ukraine has enough of them. Everyone I've seen hit a column is a single aimed for the middle. Kind of frustrating to watch honestly.
Especially at night.
Which falls first, Kyiv or the Russian economy?
Feels like there is a race against the clock for both...which one succumbs first?
Feels like there is a race against the clock for both...which one succumbs first?
Tweet is about 2 hours and 20 minutes old. Go back about 3:15 you'll see some trouble with that camera,
Russian economy
Considering the Russians refuse to open their markets the last two days, I think the Russian economy already fell.FireAg said:
Which falls first, Kyiv or the Russian economy?
Feels like there is a race against the clock for both...which one succumbs first?
GarryowenAg said:Not at this time; the air is too hot.aggiehawg said:Thanks.Jock 07 said:aggiehawg said:What is a deconfliction mechanism?JobSecurity said:Pentagon is exploring a deconfliction mechanism with Russia over Ukraine: Pentagon spokesperson
— Ragıp Soylu (@ragipsoylu) February 28, 2022
Usually when two rival powers are operating near each other keeping lines of communication open to prevent any miscalculation on either side's part. Doesn't really make much sense in this scenario though
Wonder if a form of the Berlin Airlift for food, medicine, etc. is under consideration for Kyiv?
Nothing an unmanned SpaxceX rocket couldn't handle
The TB2 has a payload of 330lbs, so not much carrying capacity.Line Ate Member said:Moat likely a stupid question, but can the Ukes go cartel style and hook up "bombs" to normal drones? I am sure a lot will fail and be shot, but even if you can slow that column down enough to damage infrastructure down the road, I would think it would be enough.ATX_AG_08 said:Dorm 15 said:
Speaking of tactics, can drones effectively take out an armored column?
They can, but doesn't look like Ukraine has enough of them. Everyone I've seen hit a column is a single aimed for the middle. Kind of frustrating to watch honestly.
Especially at night.
GAC06 said:ArmyAg2002 said:ATX_AG_08 said:Dorm 15 said:
Speaking of tactics, can drones effectively take out an armored column?
They can, but doesn't look like Ukraine has enough of them. Everyone I've seen hit a column is a single aimed for the middle. Kind of frustrating to watch honestly.
I keep wondering why the middle of the convoy? That's not how you trap and destroy a convoy.
The few videos I've seen, they seem to be targeting fuel trucks and SAM's. My guess is that with the small munitions those little drones can carry, perhaps they're hitting stuff they think most likely to result in secondaries
Other videos would support this assertion. One shows a Buk system attack where the TELAR was attacked, exploded, causing the TEL in close proximity to also eventually explode.
Are you talking about INDY75? Flightradar24 said it is a KC-135R Stratotanker.akaggie05 said:Rapier108 said:Looks like it met up with a KC-135 for a short while so perhaps a training flight.CanyonAg77 said:RangerRick9211 said:
So what's up with E4-B (Doomsday plane) just circling in Lincoln?
https://globe.adsbexchange.com/?icao=adfeb3
https://www.flightradar24.com/multiview/2af98ceb
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doomsday_plane
It's always circling somewhere. They're based out of Tinker AFB in OKC, we see them on ADS-B over the Panhandle all the time.
Nothing to worry about, it's SOP, though I expect it's a little more tense on the plane than usual.
That was an RC-135 Rivet Joint (SIGINT platform). They are also based at Offutt.
https://www.flightradar24.com/multiview/2af9624e
Where are those foreign aircraft we were so joyous about yesterday, and what are they doing?
Being in TexAgs jail changes a man……..no, not really
A Hellfire missile weighs about 100 pounds.74OA said:The TB2 has a payload of 330lbs, so not much carrying capacity.Line Ate Member said:Moat likely a stupid question, but can the Ukes go cartel style and hook up "bombs" to normal drones? I am sure a lot will fail and be shot, but even if you can slow that column down enough to damage infrastructure down the road, I would think it would be enough.ATX_AG_08 said:Dorm 15 said:
Speaking of tactics, can drones effectively take out an armored column?
They can, but doesn't look like Ukraine has enough of them. Everyone I've seen hit a column is a single aimed for the middle. Kind of frustrating to watch honestly.
Especially at night.
Seven and three are ten, not only now, but forever. There has never been a time when seven and three were not ten, nor will there ever be a time when they are not ten. Therefore, I have said that the truth of number is incorruptible and common to all who think. — St. Augustine
Makes you wonder if the Ukes take down cameras that show "too much"?
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