Russia Invades

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Well I did and I had 100's of them. And I'm not ashamed to admit that some were bought when I wasn't a kid.

It's where I learned to speak German, well not every day use German, but still, it was German.

One of my cousin's used to collect those Commando ones and let us read them after he had.
I haven't seen them around for years, just the large omnibus ones.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

I see Ukrainian snipers are doing well taking out senior commanders.
A regimental, divisional and the Deputy commander of the 41st combined arms Army....

Can only assume they're showing clear markings that they're senior officers despite being in the field.

[Lancasterclaret]

Well I did and I had 100's of them. And I'm not ashamed to admit that some were bought when I wasn't a kid.

It's where I learned to speak German, well not every day use German, but still, it was German.

I think I had some Warlords

But I got my first "proper" history book when I was 11 for my birthday (still got it) from my dad

Been hooked ever since

Doesn't change the fact that this is absolutely horrible and I'd be more than happy if this thing stopped right now like

[Bin Ont Turf]

I think I had some Warlords

But I got my first "proper" history book when I was 11 for my birthday (still got it) from my dad

Been hooked ever since

Doesn't change the fact that this is absolutely horrible and I'd be more than happy if this thing stopped right now like

I've virtually a library full of war history, British Empire books as well.

It's not until you become an older adult that you truly understand the horrors of war.

[Vegas Claret]

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https://twitter.com/NeilPHauer/status/1 ... GYpONt4NNA

[GodIsADeeJay81]

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https://twitter.com/NeilPHauer/status/1 ... GYpONt4NNA

There are some grim videos on twitter showing these losses.

[Lancasterclaret]

Never managed to find the tweet with the % of the Russian army in Ukraine, but this is sums it up pretty well

https://twitter.com/RALee85/status/1499846442487320578

[Lancasterclaret]

There are some grim videos on twitter showing these losses.

I'm not going to share them on here, but think about all those pics on Russian smart phones and laptops

Its an information war the like the world has never seen, and the Ukrainians have absolutely nailed, which explains Russian attempts to block anything that isn't official sanctioned war propaganda

I just don't see how they can stop millions of Russians looking at the official news, seeing the stuff on their phones, and realising that whatever is going on, its not what the official news are saying

[Vegas Claret]

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hope this turns out to be accurate, would tie in with some of the things Lancaster has been saying

[Vegas Claret]

There are some grim videos on twitter showing these losses.

yeah I've seen loads, not going to post them here though

[Vegas Claret]

I'm not going to share them on here, but think about all those pics on Russian smart phones and laptops

Its an information war the like the world has never seen, and the Ukrainians have absolutely nailed, which explains Russian attempts to block anything that isn't official sanctioned war propaganda

I just don't see how they can stop millions of Russians looking at the official news, seeing the stuff on their phones, and realising that whatever is going on, its not what the official news are saying

Russia has now blocked Facebook and Twitter, I'm sure Russians won't be equipped with a VPN......

[Cubanforever]

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hope this turns out to be accurate, would tie in with some of the things Lancaster has been saying

I'd like it to be true but I can't believe that

[Vegas Claret]

I'd like it to be true but I can't believe that

yeah I'd normally be dubious but Grozev has a good track record - we can only hope that that continues

[RVclaret]

https://news.sky.com/story/sky-news-tea ... k-12557585

Not sure if already posted but this Sky news report and video of them being ambushed in Ukraine is insane. Lucky to be alive.

[Spijed]

Abandoned Russian kit, complete with manuals:
https://twitter.com/MrHarryCole/status/ ... 3768398852

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Abandoned Russian kit, complete with manuals:
https://twitter.com/MrHarryCole/status/ ... 3768398852

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[Lancasterclaret]

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hope this turns out to be accurate, would tie in with some of the things Lancaster has been saying

That sounds optimistic

I suspect what you'd see is a huge ramp up of bombing and missile strikes on cities, while they try to reorganise their ground troops

But they are definitely stuck in front of places like Kyi'v, Kharki'v and Chernigi'v

However, they are still doing ok in the south

I would say if the Russian are as badly off as the report says, then the US/NATO would know that as well, and they'd be telling that to the Ukrainians, and they'd be pushing back really hard

I think we'll have to wait and see with this one

[Lancasterclaret]

Thread on Russian economy

Very fragile indeed basically, and completely reliant on foreign tech and investment

https://twitter.com/kamilkazani/status/ ... 1553204228

[Vegas Claret]

https://news.sky.com/story/sky-news-tea ... k-12557585

Not sure if already posted but this Sky news report and video of them being ambushed in Ukraine is insane. Lucky to be alive.

[Vegas Claret]

That sounds optimistic

I suspect what you'd see is a huge ramp up of bombing and missile strikes on cities, while they try to reorganise their ground troops

But they are definitely stuck in front of places like Kyi'v, Kharki'v and Chernigi'v

However, they are still doing ok in the south

I would say if the Russian are as badly off as the report says, then the US/NATO would know that as well, and they'd be telling that to the Ukrainians, and they'd be pushing back really hard

I think we'll have to wait and see with this one

yeah can't disagree, we will see

[Vegas Claret]

clarification of what Grozev meant (it was a Weiss re-tweet earlier)

[JarrowClaret]

Lots of articles similar to that around

They are all drawing the same conclusions as well

I'd love to know what is working in the south, but not working at all in the north

Trading space for time?

I don't think its that now

Quality of troops better?

The NATO trained Ukrainian troops are certainly around Kiev, but there must be combat experienced troops all over the front, due to the ongoing fighting in the East

Who knows?

I’m not sure that the south has been all that successful if honest but has certainly seemed to have more success than the north.

Some possible/ likely reasons

1. The ground much more firm in the South than in the North
2. Mainly conscripts in North the fact it is mainly Naval soldiers in the south means they are mostly professional. Motivation clearly different
3. Equipment maybe better maintained in the South some of the stuff captured around Kyiv has had obvious maintenance issues (oil leaking from wheel hubs cheap/ flat tyres etc)
4. Whilst I think there has been some ground for time going, I read quite early on that the ground outside of crimea was very open so perfect for Russias Tanks and air to ground aircraft SU 25 etc. so it was expected that the Ukrainians would give up all that anyway as they would have been torn to shreds if they hadn’t.

That said there success at engaging low level air targets with man pads and Armour with NLAW and Javelin may have negated it not sure.

[Vegas Claret]

Protests in Prague
https://twitter.com/michaeldweiss/statu ... UI3M0tJ-_g

[Volvoclaret]

Just interested, its been reported that IKEA etc have closed up in Russia, but have McDonald's and KFC ? Real question

[tiger76]

Just interested, its been reported that IKEA etc have closed up in Russia, but have McDonald's and KFC ? Real question

Funnily enough my dad asked me exactly that question earlier, not to my knowledge they haven't no.

[Vegas Claret]

very interesting thread
https://twitter.com/TrentTelenko/status ... -4K1IqkS4Q

[Vegas Claret]

GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 05, 2022 7:38 am
There are some grim videos on twitter showing these losses.




How lucky we are on this forum to have such superior posters as Vegas Claret to be concerned about our sensibilities. Having 'seen loads' he decides to protect the rest of us from being exposed. How condescending.

you are welcome

[CnBtruntru]

Just interested, its been reported that IKEA etc have closed up in Russia, but have McDonald's and KFC ? Real question

IKEA will be owned by IKEA, Mcdonalds and KFC are franchises so will be owned by Russians, with the profit they make it will probably be Putin's buddies, the meat etc. will all be sourced locally as well.

[jtv]

IKEA will be owned by IKEA, Mcdonalds and KFC are franchises so will be owned by Russians, with the profit they make it will probably be Putin's buddies, the meat etc. will all be sourced locally as well.

Can't franchise agreements be rescinded?

[GodIsADeeJay81]

GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 05, 2022 7:38 am
There are some grim videos on twitter showing these losses.




How lucky we are on this forum to have such superior posters as Vegas Claret to be concerned about our sensibilities. Having 'seen loads' he decides to protect the rest of us from being exposed. How condescending.

Not sure why you've targeted Vegas, I made the choice to not link them on here and other posters have said the same these last few days.
Not everyone wants to see them, those that do can find them easy enough

[Lancasterclaret]

GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 05, 2022 7:38 am
There are some grim videos on twitter showing these losses.




How lucky we are on this forum to have such superior posters as Vegas Claret to be concerned about our sensibilities. Having 'seen loads' he decides to protect the rest of us from being exposed. How condescending.

Just go and find them yourself

I can't speak for anyone else, but if its tagged "distressing images" then I don't look at it

The ones I've seen haven't been tagged by the author as "distressing images" btw, and they are bad enough

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Can't franchise agreements be rescinded?

Without sounding like I'm on a wind up, I'm reasonably sure there isn't a legal reason to rescind them, I'm sure they don't have a "Your leader is a warmongering dick" clause.

[Mala591]

Why didn’t Ukraine join NATO a few weeks/months ago when the threat of invasion was obviously substantially increasing. Was their request refused or were they so naive that they didn’t think Russia would invade?

Anyone got any reliable information?

[TsarBomba]

Multiple reports of a counter offensive by the Ukrainians around Kharkiv. Not sure of the extent of the moment.

Still very heavy fighting to the north and west of Kyiv. Russian attacks have been stopped in their tracks.

Also, one interesting thread discussed the improbability of a complete encirclement of Kyiv. This will likely need manpower up to the equivalent of 90 battle groups. Not going to happen.

Also 90-95% of Russian forces amassed at the border have now been deployed into Ukraine. More units being drafted in by Russia from the Eastern military districts, however, the equipment being pulled together looks obsolete.

[Colburn_Claret]

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https://twitter.com/NeilPHauer/status/1 ... GYpONt4NNA

That had to be faked. Russia deny using conscripts to begin with. They under report losses, and anyone who steps out of the propaganda line is heading for Siberia.
It's not that I don't want it to be true, although I fear the Russian conscripts are as much a victim in this as the Ukrainians, but every success of the defenders has to be lauded.

[Colburn_Claret]

Protests in Prague
https://twitter.com/michaeldweiss/statu ... UI3M0tJ-_g

It does lift the spirit to see signs of humanity in this mad world.
The local village hall has been collecting all sorts of items to send to the Ukraine. Sanitary products, warm clothing, and as I live next to an army base any unwanted bullet proof vests and head gear (I kid you not). Anyway the place has been heaving for 3 days, cars queuing up to get into the car park. They have so much stuff it's spilled outside. It gives me a sense of pride everytime I pass, even though I had nothing to do with organising it.

[Lancasterclaret]

very interesting thread
https://twitter.com/TrentTelenko/status ... -4K1IqkS4Q

Absolutely mental, but I suspect 100% accurate

[CnBtruntru]

Can't franchise agreements be rescinded?

Whose going to stop them selling as Mcdonalds or KFC, I would doubt anyone is going over there to give them a bollocking.

[Lancasterclaret]

https://rusi.org/explore-our-research/p ... operations

More analysis of the Russian air force

Again, unless there is a war none of us are seeing (and that is impossible in the era of the camera phone) then hard to argue with the conclusion

[ecc]

At first I thought the likes of Ikea shutting their shops was of little importance. But now I realise it's crucial for as many Western companies to do so because it will show the Russian people something is going on. They are by and large isolated from the truth and things like this will hopefully raise awareness.

[Lancasterclaret]

At first I thought the likes of Ikea shutting their shops was of little importance. But now I realise it's crucial for as many Western companies to do so because it will show the Russian people something is going on. They are by and large isolated from the truth and things like this will hopefully raise awareness.

Yup, they can see Russia going backwards 30 years in a week and they are just going to accept that?

I seriously doubt it

[Vegas Claret]

At first I thought the likes of Ikea shutting their shops was of little importance. But now I realise it's crucial for as many Western companies to do so because it will show the Russian people something is going on. They are by and large isolated from the truth and things like this will hopefully raise awareness.

and on that very point........this is bonkers but shows what is going on
https://twitter.com/davenewworld_2/stat ... BIF1nGYoSA

[Vegas Claret]

Yup, they can see Russia going backwards 30 years in a week and they are just going to accept that?

I seriously doubt it

Putin is taking them back way further than 30 years !!

[Vegas Claret]

UK MOD map update
https://twitter.com/DefenceHQ/status/15 ... 6-VjHicGOQ

[Lancasterclaret]

UK MOD map update
https://twitter.com/DefenceHQ/status/15 ... 6-VjHicGOQ

Again, "Russian controlled areas" are nothing of the sort

That advance to Kyiv from Sumy on that narrow axis can't be right, that is absolute madness when based the effects of supply has had in the war so far

[TheFamilyCat]

At first I thought the likes of Ikea shutting their shops was of little importance. But now I realise it's crucial for as many Western companies to do so because it will show the Russian people something is going on. They are by and large isolated from the truth and things like this will hopefully raise awareness.

Or will they be bullshitted into believing it is a huge anti-Russia campaign by the West?

[Culmclaret]

I have an old friend who is absolutely convinced Putin is in the right, that Ukraine had it coming and the whole thing is being distorted by the Atlanticist conspiracy. When I asked him about how he explains the media crackdown by Putin he asserts that it is because there is a US funded fifth column in Russia. He even cited Woodrow Wilson saying that Russia was ‘too big’ after WW1 as evidence that the US is determined to break up the country. Just shows the extent to which people will believe what they want to! He purported not to understand what I was talking about when I suggested that it was not going entirely to plan.

[fatboy47]

Not intended as a political comment..or any kind of justification for the throwback that is Putin...I hope that him and his tribe of savages have a similar end to Saddam's.

..but I really hope nobody thinks that brainwashing and misleading the proles is purely an Eastern bloc tactic.
Our own masses are thoroughly brainwashed to an equal extent and for remarkably similar reasons..namely to enable our masters to keep firm control over us.

[Venkys4eva]

Not intended as a political comment..or any kind of justification for the throwback that is Putin...I hope that him and his tribe of savages have a similar end to Saddam's.

..but I really hope nobody thinks that brainwashing and misleading the proles is purely an Eastern bloc tactic.
Our own masses are thoroughly brainwashed to an equal extent and for remarkably similar reasons..namely to enable our masters to keep firm control over us.

Bet you're fully awake lol

[morpheus2]

Not intended as a political comment..or any kind of justification for the throwback that is Putin...I hope that him and his tribe of savages have a similar end to Saddam's.

..but I really hope nobody thinks that brainwashing and misleading the proles is purely an Eastern bloc tactic.
Our own masses are thoroughly brainwashed to an equal extent and for remarkably similar reasons..namely to enable our masters to keep firm control over us.

You've been listening to too much propaganda man.