What building? Looks like a pile of rubble!
***Russian - Ukraine War Tactical and Strategic Updates*** [Warning on OP]
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I've seen plenty of reports similar to this to trust that the Russian civ population mass exodus in Crimea is ongoing. This certainly has First Battle of Bull Run vibes.
Traffic jam on the Kerch bridge – Russian colonists fleeing Crimea, Ukraine
— Michael MacKay (@mhmck) August 16, 2022
Over the past day almost 40 thousand cars crossed east. More than 10 thousand residential properties stolen by Russian colonists since the 2014 invasion have been put up for sale.#CrimeaIsUkraine
Has this been posted yet?
A Kindred Spirit: Taiwan’s Aid To War-Torn #Ukraine 🇹🇼🇺🇦
— Oryx (@oryxspioenkop) August 16, 2022
Updated with:
- Revolver 860 Armed VTOL UAVs (Sold to Poland. Subsequently transferred to Ukraine)https://t.co/98pyo0Sy5S pic.twitter.com/pn8pbgYtif
Indeed!
— Oryx (@oryxspioenkop) August 16, 2022
''Its optimal weapons bay design provides up to eight sets of 60mm mortars, other caliber [81mm or 120mm] can be discussed for customize-on-demand build.''
Source: https://t.co/mPH95DSIBl
USMC 1803 Assault Amphibian Vehicle officer (1975 -81) here. I really enjoy this discussion.Eliminatus said:
A former lowly enlisted grunt. We have quite a few veterans that frequent here which is awesome for the different perspectives and insight. We have several officers, active and retired, representing things like CAS, artillery, logistics, etc, and I think at least one infantry officer somewhere. Quite a collected depth of knowledge that pertains to this current conflict, especially for a forum thread of a sports site from a plucky little farming school.
Russia with a mass shelling campaign in the north and south.
⚡️ Governor: Russian forces attack Sumy Oblast 12 times on Aug. 16.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) August 16, 2022
Sumy Oblast Governor Dmytro Zhyvytskyi reported that Russian forces attacked the communities of Khotin, Мykolaivka, Bilopillia, Shalyhyne, and Krasnopillia. No casualties were reported.
⚡️ Mayor: Explosions heard in Mykolaiv.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) August 16, 2022
Mykolaiv Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych reported hearing explosions across the city overnight on Aug. 17. Mykolaiv Oblast Governor Vitaly Kim also reported air raid sirens across the region.
Head of #Russian-occupied #Crimea Sergey #Aksyonov on February 24: "not a single shell, not a single mine, not a single bullet hit the territory of Crimea and will not hit it in future". pic.twitter.com/FBceAC2NBY
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) August 17, 2022
⚡️ Official: Russian forces launch missile attacks on Odesa Oblast.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) August 17, 2022
Serhiy Bratchuk, a spokesperson for Odesa Oblast’s administration, reported that Russian forces have launched several missiles at the region. Details are reportedly being clarified.
Nice! So we got our Mech/Assault base covered then. YATYAS!Thymes said:USMC 1803 Assault Amphibian Vehicle officer (1975 -81) here. I really enjoy this discussion.Eliminatus said:
A former lowly enlisted grunt. We have quite a few veterans that frequent here which is awesome for the different perspectives and insight. We have several officers, active and retired, representing things like CAS, artillery, logistics, etc, and I think at least one infantry officer somewhere. Quite a collected depth of knowledge that pertains to this current conflict, especially for a forum thread of a sports site from a plucky little farming school.
I think we have most, of the major fields of war covered then by posters and definitely some experts in that pool. Anything artillery related for example, Ulysses90 can break it down for us. Who I also met in a bizarre coincidence over 20 years ago when he presented the folded American flag of my uncle who was MIA since '75, to my grandmother. Had no idea at the time that the man in the Marine Officer uniform performing his solemn duty to perfection would one day be explaining artillery fundamentals to me on a sports site of a school I had barely heard of back then and now proudly wear the Ring of.
I think the one major area I have not seen yet by someone here would be Navy surface warfare. So if anyone here served in that capacity, feel free to chime in! We can then pester you with questions on your take on how Russia has been doing in the Black Sea.
⚡️ Russia strikes airfield in Zhytomyr Oblast.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) August 16, 2022
Ukraine's Air Force reported that a Russian Sukhoi Su-34 aircraft conducted an airstrike with two Kh-59 Ovod guided cruise missiles. The runway and several cars are damaged.
West of Kyiv. Had to launch from Belarus.
According to Zelensky, chaos and panic without martial law would have led to a significant weakening of the economy and mass departure of people, which would have made the invasion easier.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) August 16, 2022
Eliminatus said:Nice! So we got our Mech/Assault base covered then. YATYAS!Thymes said:USMC 1803 Assault Amphibian Vehicle officer (1975 -81) here. I really enjoy this discussion.Eliminatus said:
A former lowly enlisted grunt. We have quite a few veterans that frequent here which is awesome for the different perspectives and insight. We have several officers, active and retired, representing things like CAS, artillery, logistics, etc, and I think at least one infantry officer somewhere. Quite a collected depth of knowledge that pertains to this current conflict, especially for a forum thread of a sports site from a plucky little farming school.
I think we have most, of the major fields of war covered then by posters and definitely some experts in that pool. Anything artillery related for example, Ulysses90 can break it down for us. Who I also met in a bizarre coincidence over 20 years ago when he presented the folded American flag of my uncle who was MIA since '75, to my grandmother. Had no idea at the time that the man in the Marine Officer uniform performing his solemn duty to perfection would one day be explaining artillery fundamentals to me on a sports site of a school I had barely heard of back then and now proudly wear the Ring of.
I think the one major area I have not seen yet by someone here would be Navy surface warfare. So if anyone here served in that capacity, feel free to chime in! We can then pester you with questions on your take on how Russia has been doing in the Black Sea.
Wow. It's strange how our paths crossed so long ago. I had forgotten that we met that day but I remember the day well.
Your uncle was Lcpl Andres Garcia who was among those Marines killed on Koh Tang Island during the attempt to rescue the crew of the SS Mayaguez in 1975.
https://www.honorstates.org/index.php?id=273709
The funeral was the Friday before Memorial Day in 2000 and after 25 years of being MIA, Lcpl Garcia's remains had been identifed and returned home to Carlsbad, NM. His parents and (IIRC) all eight siblings were still alive and present. The church was overflowing and people were stanning outside. The whole town of Carlsbad lined the streets as the hearse moved from the church to the cemetery. There were honor guards present at the cemetery from my I&I Staff in El Paso, the VFW, the American Legion, and the Vietnam Veterans of America. It was unlike any funeral I had ever attended because everyone ha mourned his death for 25 years and this was truly a celebration of his homecoming.
So very good and noble. The America we love.
EX USN Fire controlman here (NEC 1102/1111). I've been lurking. Haven't seen a lot to comment about, but will relate one story:Eliminatus said:
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I think the one major area I have not seen yet by someone here would be Navy surface warfare. So if anyone here served in that capacity, feel free to chime in! We can then pester you with questions on your take on how Russia has been doing in the Black Sea.
I was in a briefing a long time ago when that cruiser "Moscow / Muskva" was new. The briefing officer basically commented on the huge amount of ordinance they had in weapons / stored topside, and how it would eventually come back to bite them in the ass. Apparently it did.
Well I can address any UCMJ violations... USMC Legal guy 91-95. My buddy that was in the wing and I often debate on who's job was easier. The best four years of my life though.
2Lt Bob King '74 was in that raid. What a cluster.Ulysses90 said:
Your uncle was Lcpl Andres Garcia who was among those Marines killed on Koh Tang Island during the attempt to rescue the crew of the SS Mayaguez in 1975.
Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 17 August 2022
— Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) August 17, 2022
Find out more about the UK government's response: https://t.co/donFcuoRUL
🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/AlVp64C9Bn
More footage of russian signal CP hit with some great comments:
"I must say it's terribly sporting of the Russians to provide these video battle damage assessments."
"I always find it funny when you see this level of destruction, and you hear birds singing. You realise that the earth doesn't really care about our bull*****
Everyone can die and the earth keeps spinning.
Go home orcs."
"@33-44 seconds in: those look like COPE-CUBES! The same radar reflectors they use near the Kerch bridge..."
https://www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWarVideoReport/comments/wqk8v6/another_destroyed_russian_military_base_in/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
"I must say it's terribly sporting of the Russians to provide these video battle damage assessments."
"I always find it funny when you see this level of destruction, and you hear birds singing. You realise that the earth doesn't really care about our bull*****
Everyone can die and the earth keeps spinning.
Go home orcs."
"@33-44 seconds in: those look like COPE-CUBES! The same radar reflectors they use near the Kerch bridge..."
https://www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWarVideoReport/comments/wqk8v6/another_destroyed_russian_military_base_in/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
Support for Ukraine. God Bless these folks.
Second vid of group sending supplies to UKR straight up on commercial flights.
https://www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWarVideoReport/comments/wq8yox/i_filmed_myself_delivering_gear_for_the_uaf_hope/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
Second vid of group sending supplies to UKR straight up on commercial flights.
https://www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWarVideoReport/comments/wq8yox/i_filmed_myself_delivering_gear_for_the_uaf_hope/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
Here's the Twitter version for those who don't have Reddit.
⚡️ Here’s what left of a 🇷🇺 base in Nova Khahovka, Kherson after a recent HIMARS strike⚡️
— CJ (@CasualArtyFan) August 17, 2022
🇺🇦 continues to move down the High Priority Target List, with a clear shift this week to 🇷🇺 Command and Control nodes/HQs after weeks of smashing Logistical nodes and Mobility corridors. pic.twitter.com/4h6qTBctRu
NM
Separately, the Guardian reported that Mykhailo Podolyak, the advisor to the President's Office, hinted that Ukraine regards the Crimean Bridge linking the occupied peninsula with the Russian mainland as a legitimate military target.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) August 17, 2022
Man, those were the days.Eliminatus said:
plucky little farming school.
Here is what was not shown in this video. I believe this was an R-439-MD2 Satcom Station. To date only 3 have been shown to have been destroyed. Again this was a valuable strike by UKR. Its the BTR variant next to the smoked car.GarryowenAg said:
Here's the Twitter version for those who don't have Reddit.⚡️ Here’s what left of a 🇷🇺 base in Nova Khahovka, Kherson after a recent HIMARS strike⚡️
— CJ (@CasualArtyFan) August 17, 2022
🇺🇦 continues to move down the High Priority Target List, with a clear shift this week to 🇷🇺 Command and Control nodes/HQs after weeks of smashing Logistical nodes and Mobility corridors. pic.twitter.com/4h6qTBctRu
"На месте этих развалин был дом, в котором я ночевал почти каждую ночь. В ту ночь погибли 12 наших ребят, и 10 были тяжело ранены" https://t.co/VqDMm6uLfZ #роа #всрф #RussianUkrainianWar pic.twitter.com/MYRcaetnAq
— Necro Mancer (@666_mancer) August 17, 2022
Ammo Dumps & CPs getting hit by HIMARS, meanwhile poor INF getting the cheap grenades dropped from cheap drones.
This is how the recreation center in #Zatoka, #Odesa region looks now, which was hit by several rocket attacks of the #Russian occupiers during the night. pic.twitter.com/HcFFffT8iL
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) August 17, 2022
https://www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWarVideoReport/comments/wql7px/reportedly_a_video_of_a_russian_soldier_trying_to/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
This ork will either be an Olympic athlete or an emotional basket case unable to sleep again
This ork will either be an Olympic athlete or an emotional basket case unable to sleep again
Bulldog73 said:
https://www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWarVideoReport/comments/wql7px/reportedly_a_video_of_a_russian_soldier_trying_to/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
This ork will either be an Olympic athlete or an emotional basket case unable to sleep again
Actually not a bad defense if the drone operator is trying to drop a grenade on your head. Keep moving, change directions. Now, if there was combined arms forcing the orc to keep his head down while also being assailed from above, he'd be in a real world of hurt
I wasn't saying the Ruskie was dumb- he was damn smart about what he did. Just saying that if he lives, he will never be the same and will have uncontrollable spasms in his colon whenever he sees a drone for the rest of his life.Agthatbuilds said:Bulldog73 said:
https://www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWarVideoReport/comments/wql7px/reportedly_a_video_of_a_russian_soldier_trying_to/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
This ork will either be an Olympic athlete or an emotional basket case unable to sleep again
Actually not a bad defense if the drone operator is trying to drop a grenade on your head. Keep moving, change directions. Now, if there was combined arms forcing the orc to keep his head down while also being assailed from above, he'd be in a real world of hurt
Every time a bee comes within earshot, he'll probably take off running
Thanks for sharing ... the WaPo article was excellent indeed.74OA said:
Today's SITREP.
Begins with WaPo's recent excellent review of the invasion's prelude. Road to War
Confirmed my deepest suspicion. Moscow is an echo chamber. This isn't Putin's war and it didn't start 6 months ago. This is Russia's war and It started in 2014 ... and it won't end if Putin leaves.
So what is going on here? Russia drops the Nazi, Nazi, Nazi lines?
Quote:
Sergei Aksyonov, Russia's top official in the illegally-annexed Crimean peninsula, claimed on Wednesday that Russian FSB security forces have "neutralized" an Islamist terrorist cell.
Russia's statements and the timing of the arrest implied, without stating outright, that these terrorists could have been responsible for the destruction of an ammunition depot in Crimea on Tuesday.
Quote:
"All of them are detained. The activities of the terrorists were coordinated, as one would expect, from the territory of the terrorist state of Ukraine," Aksyonov said.
Russian state media quoted the FSB describing the six detainees as "belonging to a conspiratorial cell of a terrorist organization," specifically Hizb ut-Tahrir.
The FSB repeated Aksyonov's accusation that "Ukrainian emissaries" gave the cell its marching orders. Russian state media quoted the FSB claiming it seized "propaganda materials, communications equipment and digital storage devices that were used in their terrorist activity" from the suspects.
Quote:
Hizb ut-Tahrir is an Islamist organization that is banned in Russia, but legal in Ukraine. The Russians launched a perpetual crackdown on Hizb ut-Tahrir after they annexed Crimea in 2014, accusing dozens of Crimean Tatars of joining the group and plotting terrorist attacks, often with very flimsy evidence.
I'm sure they have somebody custody. I doubt it's actually who they claim or anyone that did what they claim. Or they would have already paraded them for the world to see.
Nothing more than lying to try and fake some sort of competency to their citizens who just got bent over.
Nothing more than lying to try and fake some sort of competency to their citizens who just got bent over.
I'm on my phone so it's not the easiest to link to but there is a retired green beret that went over to Ukraine a few months ago to deliver aid and is now there helping to clear mines from farms so they can start producing food again. With just 3 people they are pulling up over 130 mines a day that are able to be reused against Russia
https://instagram.com/tipofthespearrmh?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://instagram.com/tipofthespearrmh?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
The attack on the airport on the opening day of the war was a complete route of the RuZZians.74OA said:
Today's SITREP.
Begins with WaPo's recent excellent review of the invasion's prelude. Road to War
So glad that Ukraine was prepared and decimated them.
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