In reply to Mr_Asa :
Yup and if it's hot as E36 M3 out, then they need to cool down. Nothing crazy long but could be a couple minutes which isn't exactly something you'd want to deal with.
I haven't touched one since 2008 or so at Ft Benning for training.
On the diplomatic front, Kazakhstan has rejected Russia's request for troops and has refused to recognize Putin's attempt to create "independent" regions in eastern Ukraine.
This is kinda WTF for me and I didn't believe it until I saw it from a couple different outlets:
Also, the US/Russia are in discussions to setup a "deconfliction" channel:
This thing is barely 48 hours in and Putin is looking for reinforcements already? If this is true, that's big
It's wild how the Global Hawk has been NASCAR lapping the Black Sea for days broadcasting in the clear.
06HHR (Forum Supporter) said:This thing is barely 48 hours in and Putin is looking for reinforcements already? If this is true, that's big
Lotta conscription to get the Russian military to its size. Doesn't work too well to have a military that doesn't wanna be there.
CrustyRedXpress said:On the diplomatic front, Kazakhstan has rejected Russia's request for troops and has refused to recognize Putin's attempt to create "independent" regions in eastern Ukraine.
This is kinda WTF for me and I didn't believe it until I saw it from a couple different outlets:
Also, the US/Russia are in discussions to setup a "deconfliction" channel:
Wow that is bizarre. Asking for reinforcements within two days or attacking Ukraine. Good on Kazakhstan! Also China abstaining from the UN resolution is big. Russia is really all alone here. I hope Ukraine can hold on long enough to matter.
Gign has entered the chat.
https://twitter.com/Tom_Antonov/status/1497273996961800194?s=20&t=wP8-W9QLCpiilvHleBNJzQ
Fueled by Caffeine said:Gign has entered the chat.
https://twitter.com/Tom_Antonov/status/1497273996961800194?s=20&t=wP8-W9QLCpiilvHleBNJzQ
Wonderful!!!
In reply to Fueled by Caffeine :
Zelensky doesn't sound eager to leave Ukraine. From the AP:
A US official confirms Ukraine President Volodymyr rejected an offer from the American government to evacuate Kyiv.
A senior American intelligence official with direct knowledge of the conversation quoted the president as saying that “the fight is here” and that he needed anti-tank ammunition but “not a ride.”
I have seen footage of Russian military deserting or requesting surrender. With social media and the entire invasion broadcast live on Youtube, perhaps the history being made will be the first major conflict ended due to a refusal by the military to actually fight. Many must be conscripts and never wanted to be there to begin with. I watched a captive being made to talk to his parents back in Russia and they seemed surprised to hear he was in the Ukraine.
In reply to bearmtnmartin (Forum Supporter) :
Okay, I am having a laugh now. I'm imagining it like a conversation with your parents that a lot of kids have had... "Why are you there? You said you were staying over Billy's tonight..."
Sky is reporting that France has seized a Russian cargo ship in the Channel on suspicion of belonging to a sanctioned company. France also now calling for suspension of Russia from SWIFT - I'm guessing Germany is the big holdout, since they're the ones owed the most money by Russia.
In reply to 02Pilot :
My understanding is Hungary is the last holdout
Question for you guys that know a little bit more about military equipment. It seems like a lot of the Russian missles have not exploded after hitting their targets. Is this normal or are Russian missles just kind of E36 M3?
In reply to 93EXCivic :
Hungary just announced they are backing removing Russia from SWIFT. Hopefully Germany joins soon,
93EXCivic said:Question for you guys that know a little bit more about military equipment. It seems like a lot of the Russian missles have not exploded after hitting their targets. Is this normal or are Russian missles just kind of E36 M3?
Interesting observation. Their stuff does has a higher rate of failure than ours - thats for sure - Ive seen lots of unexploded ordinance (UXO) that was mostly Soviet/Russian stuff. Ours does as well, but not nearly at the same rate.
I chalk it up as a function of Soviet quality control in their manufacturing process.
02Pilot,
Can you give your personal INTSUM for the current situation?
Whats your take on the capability of Russian log trains along numerous axes?
We (the US) confirmed the loss of 2 IL-76s yesterday, but I have not seen any USG officials or statements on the numbers of Russian losses that the Ukrainians are claiming to have inflicted - thoughts? For example, the Ukrainians are claiming 500+ APCs destroyed - that seems to be more than a whole Russian motor rifle division. If that were the case, we would be seeing BTRs and BMPs literally littering the landscape.
newold_m (Forum Supporter) said:In reply to 93EXCivic :
Hungary just announced they are backing removing Russia from SWIFT. Hopefully Germany joins soon,
I thought Germany announced last night that they would support.
Kyiv independent on losses.
https://kyivindependent.com/national/russia-faces-heavy-losses-as-it-attacks-ukraine-on-all-fronts/
if this is true this could be very very bloody for the Russians real fast. Seems like Putin doesn't care.
In reply to Fueled by Caffeine :
From that article:
Kudos to France for all those strong moves, kudos to Ukraine for fighting back so hard.
In reply to AAZCD-Jon (Forum Supporter) :
So hard to filter out information even when we are willing to do so. Here is the view from one of the World's most trusted sources!
Zelensky posted on Twitter that Turkey is going to block Russian ships from entering the Black Sea.
https://mobile.twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1497564078897774598
93EXCivic said:Question for you guys that know a little bit more about military equipment. It seems like a lot of the Russian missles have not exploded after hitting their targets. Is this normal or are Russian missles just kind of E36 M3?
Definitely not normal for properly designed armaments. There is a lengthy QA process for any lot of ammunition that the US govt receives. I forget the exact value we used to have to aim for with tank ammo but we were always aiming for statistically insignificant with our failures.
Reading up some on sanctions I came across this graphic that I find interesting.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/2/25/list-of-sanctions-on-russia-after-invasion
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